Hokkaido has 79 cm of snow on the ground and minus 30 degrees, cold enough to freeze clothing into stand-alone sculpture...

The annual Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off in Hokkaido amid concerns over the new coronavirus.

Japan starts to issue new passports featuring works of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai.

Celebrities throw beans at temple visitors to ring in spring in a traditional event aimed at chasing away demons and bri...

Cashless payment is accepted for the first time at post offices in Japan, starting with 65 branches. Japan Post plans to...

The Michelin Guide awards its coveted 3-star rating to a Japanese chef in France for the first time.

The entrance exam season has arrived in Japan and some students are seeking help from the god of wisdom at a shrine in c...

Temple goers stand under 6-meter waterfalls as part of winter austerities in central Japan.

Japan won the bid to host the 1940 Summer Olympics, but war cancelled the games and dreams of Olympic hopefuls including...

A conveyor belt sushi shop targeting foreigners opens in Tokyo.