For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Hokkaido’s Sapporo Snow Festival may be less known internationally than the northern city's famous export — Sapporo beer — but the spectacular week-long showcase has become a major winter attraction ...

Makino Kogen, a resort town located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is a two-hour drive from Tennoji in Osaka. Known for ...

We journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. The local trains, which are a lifeline for residents, operate over a total distance of ...

If you visit Sapporo, Japan, for no other reason, come for the miso ramen. This unique broth was invented here by Morito Ohmiya in 1958, combining the century-old style of noodles with miso — a ...

Today's route will depart from Sancho Station and head towards a mountain hut at an elevation of 2,300 meters.