Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

When was the first time you experienced snowfall? While I have walked on slippery, icy snow during my previous travels abroad ...

These real cities in Japan served as the major inspiration for some of the Yakuza franchise's most iconic locations.

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

In hotspots like Kyoto you sometimes have to queue for the queues, but escaping the country’s overtourism problem couldn’t be simpler ...

Whether you're travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto to see centuries of history with your own eyes or heading north to Hokkaido for ...

Rising high above the bustling streets of Japan’s capital, Tokyo Tower is a landmark that offers visitors an unforgettable ...

The Tokyo Tower also has its own cafe, where patrons can sip tea while admiring the views, as well as Club 333, a music venue that hosts performances daily. And if you're on the hunt for souvenirs ...

Dubai could be getting a new 17-storey Crypto Tower in 2027, according to its developers, while in Asia, a Bitcoin hotel in Tokyo is set to open its doors in Q3 — adding to a lengthening list of ...

SAPPORO, Japan (Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off an elaborate weeklong affair Tuesday, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, attractions ...

An iconic annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo on Tuesday, featuring a total of 202 snow and ice sculptures at three venues. The Sapporo Snow Festival will run until Feb. 11. Five giant snow ...

Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, a dazzling showcase of ice and artistry that lures millions to far northern Hokkaido prefecture each winter, almost did not happen this year. A month of record ...