Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy pen to copy a Buddhist scripture onto a piece of paper before being allowed ...

Weather officials expect heavy snowfall in wide areas of Japan, especially in regions along the Sea of Japan coast.

Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan, is the tallest mountain and a popular destination for hikers. Japanese roads are ...

Parabbit is the friendly mascot of the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Winter Games, where about 560 athletes competed in 122 medal events across five sports. Get to Know: The Design and Symbolism Parabbit is ...

Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort is in Hakuba Valley, Nagano Prefecture. After hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano has become a well-known ski destination. Hakuba Goryu provides a fantastic experience ...