The Tohoku region has become an increasingly popular destination among tourists from countries and regions that observed the ...

7, 2024. (Mainichi/Kan Takeuchi) TOKYO -- Yamagata households spent an average of 22,389 yen (about $148) on eating ramen out in 2024, ranking first among Japan's 47 prefectural capitals and five ...

Record-breaking snowfall across Hokkaido and Sea of Japan coastal areas of Honshu on Feb. 8 brought traffic and train ...

One person has died and four more have been seriously injured due to heavy snow in parts of Japan, according to the Fire and ...

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas. Located in ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) will continue to suspend services of the Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train between Fukushima and Shinjo stations until around noon Sunday due to heavy snow, the ...

A global climate advocacy group urged Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to reject any deal with US President Donald ...

The Yamagata Shinkansen, which has been suspended between Fukushima and Shinjo stations since its first departure on Saturday, will maintain the suspension all day Sunday, East Japan Railway Co.’s ...

With 14 pistes, Zao Onsen Ski Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in Tohoku. The terrain from about 1,500 m above sea level to the summit grows something special called rime, also known as “snow ...

Heavy snow has forced the suspension of Yamagata Shinkansen operations in both directions between Fukushima Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture from Sunday's first train to around noon.

In Japan, it’s all about the snow ... the scenic overnight high-speed train ride from Tokyo is a uniquely Japanese way to travel to this winter wonderland. Niseko is spread across four villages ...

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