Japan is on alert after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck its northern regions late on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and ...

When an earthquake strikes in winter, cold temperatures and snow can slow down evacuations and raise the risk of hypothermia.

Japan is not typically considered a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago, blanketed in snow, and the snow-dusted monkeys ...

On December 3, 2025, in Eniwa, Hokkaido, Japan, @hanashiawase shared a video capturing the sudden snowstorm in the evening.

Breathing in the icy air and listening to the crunch of fresh powder underfoot are just the beginning of enjoying the routine involved with a day in the mountains. There’s something special about ...

Google took a three-day trip to Hokkaido last month to capture Japan’s snow-capped and northernmost island with some beautiful, panoramic 360-degree Street View photographs. The expedition was broken ...

Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from Russia’s ...

Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

What are your thoughts on this eco-friendly train? (Photo: Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel) By the time my boots finally touched the snow-dusted streets of Hokkaido, I had read enough about it to feel ...

Hokkaido hit by 6.5 magnitude tremor after authorities issue Megaquake warning - The megaquake warning covers approximately ...