Prolonged heavy snowfall is hitting wide areas of Japan. Authorities urge people to exercise caution when traveling.

Japan's weather agency on Sunday warned more snow is forecast for areas along the Sea of Japan Coast through Monday, due ...

Two Sri Lankan men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing copper cable from a power generation facility in Yamagata Prefecture. According to police, the two men, who are in their 30s and live in ...

The Bunshokan is a building constructed in the English neo-Renaissance style and was formerly the prefectural office and assembly building. Built in 1916, the Bunshokan was designated a national ...

The 24-hour snowfall amounts expected by 6 a.m. on Feb. 24 in mountainous areas include 50 cm along the Sea of Japan coast of ...

The winter pressure pattern is expected to persist, leading to continued heavy snowfall. By the evening of Sunday, Niigata Prefecture is forecasted to receive up to 60 cm of snow, while the Tohoku, ...

Japanese weather officials are warning people in Ishikawa prefecture that includes the Noto Peninsula to be on alert following the latest snowfall. The Peninsula was hit by a powerful earthquake last ...

Heavy snowfall is intensifying, particularly in the Hokuriku region, due to the influence of a strong cold air mass. Snow was also forecast in low-lying areas through Feb. 23.

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Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood ...

Suzu has the smallest population of any city on Japan’s main island ... in Ishikawa Prefecture and elsewhere, so that her experience is not in vain. Yamagata first developed an interest in ...