Christmas markets, buckets of snow and Arctic-like ice floes are on our wish list to Santa for winter experiences in Japan.
By Alexandra Ziminski 5 min read
The winter season is upon us, and it's time for illuminations and snowy scenery. Here's where you can avoid the crowds.
Guaranteed to chill your blood more than the cold weather, let’s look at Japan’s wicked side of winter.
Stay cozy all throughout winter in Japan with this quick guide
Crackling ice forms this natural phenomenon over the lake that inspired the 2016 anime “Your Name” (“Kimi no Na Wa”). Will this elusive anomaly make an appearance this year?
Here’s your chance to enjoy some festive Christmas cheer—the Japanese way!
There’s snow place like Japan when it comes to winter festivals.
Shred world-class powder in the Japanese mountains. Japow!
Close to the Snow Monkey Park, foreigner-friendly Yudanaka Onsen in Nagano makes for a great day or overnight hot spring trip.
A long Japanese winter isn’t just about keeping warm — it’s about your mental health, too.
Five tips to keep safe and warm during the coldest time of the year.
Over the years in Japan, I have discovered a range of both folk and modern remedies here to keep colds in check.