The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a dazzling winter tradition here, began on Jan. 29, illuminating this southwest Japan city ...

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth-largest city in the country. As Japan’s most northern island, Hokkaido ...

If you’re chasing the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan, Kawazu should be at the top of your list. This charming town in the ...

Get an idea of when you can expect to see this year’s blooms across Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more ...

From giant figures to elaborate scenes, these sculptures are a true celebration of human creativity and the magic of winter.

Succulent crab legs, salmon roe rice bowls and uni (sea urchin) croquettes are just some of the mouthwatering bites you’ll find at the Sakana & Japan Festival ... on a cold winter day.

No one does winter quite like the Japanese, who have a keen awareness of the changing seasons, known as kisetsukan. And one of the best strategies to avoid the crowds of autumn color changes and ...

INUYAMA, Aichi -- Visitors to a zoo in this central Japan city can see monkeys warming themselves around a bonfire on weekends and holidays until Jan. 26. This winter tradition at the Japan Monkey ...

In celebration of the year, a Winter Market is planned ... it has become a staple in NYC’s street festival scene, drawing crowds eager to experience authentic Japanese culture.