At wintertime, seasonal winds blowing in from the Japan Sea transform the trees of the Zao mountain range into "snow monsters", or Zao Juhyo. The rime-covered trees are a popular tourist ...

But Fumitaka Yanagisawa, a professor emeritus at Yamagata University’s Research Institute for Ice Monsters and Volcanoes of Zao, warns that ice monsters will all but vanish from Japan by the end ...

From Niseko to Zao, here's where to ski in Japan. Niseko is one of Japan’s most popular ski destinations for international visitors, with a lot of multilingual support and plenty of creature ...

Creative ways for hotels to be kid-friendlyA London-based consultancy, known as Wanderland, is hoping to shake up the hospitality space with some innovative ideas for... Speaking of supplier ...

Chikusenso Onsen, located along the scenic Zao Echo Line, is a resort hotel that offers luxurious accommodations surrounded by stunning autumn foliage. Take a stroll along the private walking paths, ...

Japan is a country at the top of many travellers' bucket lists - and these incredible pictures show why. They reveal a land ...

By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Tokyo Japan’s governing party lost its majority in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters delivered an emphatic rejection of the ...

The land of Japow beckons, so here's how to make the most of your next ski trip to Japan. Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder, delicious food, hot springs, and full immersion in a ...

Japan’s economy, though not growing by leaps and bounds, has inched back from the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic. The emergence of long-sought inflation has given the Bank of Japan room to ...

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Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...