Each winter, nations deploy fleets of plows and salt trucks to keep roads passable, yet some have found more creative ...

The initial collision blocked sections of the expressway, and vehicles approaching from behind were unable to stop on the ...

Japan has issued winter travel warnings, with heavy snow, strong winds and possible flight and rail delays across the nation.

A massive pile-up involving more than 50 vehicles took place on Japan’s Kan-Etsu Expressway amid heavy snowfall, killing a 77 ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. In the same time period, Memuro ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries. TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on ...

Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

Japan is testing a bold idea that turns heavy snowfall into clean electricity, using temperature differences and abandoned infrastructure, raising questions about whether snow could power future ...

Japan faces severe winter weather from December 26 to 27. Heavy snow, strong winds, and rough seas are expected across many ...

TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural government ...

Japan's main islands are roughly bisected by mountains as tall as 12,000 feet from south to north. Among the country's over 500 ski areas, the most popular are on the northern island of Hokkaido and ...