The best of Japan during the cold months of winter
At Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Hell's Valley Monkey Park) in Nagano Prefecture, you can observe the Japanese Snow Monkeys in their ...
One ski place I like a lot is Zao. Located in the north, on the border between Yamagata Prefectureand Miyagi Prefecture, it's...
Chill out at Sapporo's annual Snow Festival in February. With gigantic ice sculptures, hot drinks, and local food, the snow s...
Zao Ski Resort, snow monsters and great onsen, all just a Shinkansen ride away
Every winter, Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture becomes overrun with hordes of “snow monsters.” This natural spectacle is call...
Taisho era-style Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture let's you travel back in time
Ouchi-juku is an Edo-Period post station located in Shimogo Town, Aizu County, Fukushima Prefecture.
After a hiatus of two years the Blue Cave is back with a vengeance in Shibuya. The event was previously organised along the M...
Taking in the Shinagawa Illuminations from the water could well be the best way to see Tokyo in winter
Art collective TeamLab transforms the heart of Fukuoka's castle ruins with a new digital art display of interactive light set...
With the long and cold evenings firmly set in, help to take away some of those winter blues by visiting Marunouchi’s colorful...
Tohoku contains some of Japan's most undiscovered treasures, and while the 2011 tsunami and earthquake damaged the region, it...
Introducing the annual Echigo-Tsumari Snow Art Project in snow country Niigata where visitors can appreciate art installatio...
Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dr...
Hokkaido is a food lover's paradise. Discover regional ramen, fresh seafood, jingisukan grilled mutton and more.
If you enjoy a spot of ice skating in the winter months, a limited-time event is bringing a rink to the heart of Hokkaido's c...
Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as cha...
Together, the snow sports, sightseeing, and cozy lodging options make Akita a destination winter lovers will not want to miss...
Embrace the season with an off-the-beaten-path getaway to this rural city and swap the tourist crowds for an authentic Japane...
Everything you need to know about going to Hokkaido, feat. things to do, best time to visit, local foods, and more. Plan your...