December marks the beginning of winter in Japan, offering a magical blend of cultural traditions, seasonal activities, and stunning natural beauty. With its unique mix of vibrant festivals ...

Catrina Sugita experiences the area's winter lifestyle and its fiery festivals. Lake Tazawako is Japan's deepest with just over 423 meters. In winter, it doesn't freeze over, and its beautiful ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events ... level snowfalls that were hitting other areas of Japan’s northernmost main island on Feb. 4.

Gion Matsuri, Kyoto: a thousand-year-old tradition and the most famous matsuri Kyoto's Gion Matsuri, a star among Japanese ...

“We’re here to display our fire trucks, and we also have a safety booth that talks about fire safety during the summer and winter ... Japan hosted Camp Zama’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival ...