Explore 10 fairytale villages like Hallstatt, Austria, Bibury, England, and Colmar, France. These spots offer scenic ...

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

Despite offering some of Japan’s most beautiful scenery, Shirakawa-ko isn’t all that famous. “Wait a second,” you might be saying, “isn’t that village in Gifu Prefecture with the thatched roofs one of ...

For authentic cultural experiences away from crowds, visit these five serene Japanese villages that showcase scenic beauty ...

In Japan, there is usually one bonus for summer and one for winter, and the sums involved are often quite substantial. Now Nikkei (via Automaton) reports that Sony and Bandai Namco has decided to do ...

A previous version of this story carried the headline “Babies born in winter less likely to become obese adults, Japan study finds.” This has been corrected to reflect that the researchers ...

A Japanese research team led by Tohoku University has found that babies conceived during the winter months are less likely to gain excess weight as adults, suggesting a possible link between the ...

Shirakawa, 37, rose to fame in the Stardom promotion in her native Japan. She then became famous in America after appearing on several AEW shows and recently announced her intent to join the promotion ...

Plus, you'll want to know whether it's okay to wear certain kinds of outfits. From spring to winter, here are the recommended items for what to wear in Japan. After a long period of cold temperatures, ...

The surrounding coastal village of Ushimado has previously been ... documenting the erosion of its fishing industries amid Japan's modernisation. A distinct sense of place, shaped by both economic ...

WINTER CHEERLEADING … Frances Musser: 2-Year Award, Showmanship, BBC Scholar Athlete; Kennedy Morr: 1st Year Award, School Spirit, BBC Scholar Athlete; Viviana Singer: Most Improved; Lola Liechty: JV ...