Deep snow on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route best seen in June
With temperatures steadily climbing in lowland Japan, it’s worth bearing in mind that the Japan Alps offer a welcome break from the heat of late…
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Come experience what Japan’s ‘Snow Corridor’ was like when it first opened in 1971
Not too many people are aware that some of the snowiest places on earth happen to be in Japan, with Aomori city on the northern…
Snow-covered cherry blossom flowers provide a serene way to capture the sakura season
Spring marks hanami 花見, or cherry blossom flower season in Japan. Typically throughout the final weeks of March and early April, the tiny pink flower…
A snowy walk: Japanese artist shocks followers with unbelievably lifelike embroidery design
Winter is pretty rough in Japan. Houses and apartments have varying degrees of insulation, making unheated rooms unbearably cold. Moreover, anyone commuting to and from…
A message on a cold winter day warms people’s heart
Winter is tough. Every winter season, cars get stuck in the snow and make traffic conditions miserable for residents. Indeed, the snowplows in Aomori, Japan,…
Shiba inu has adorably elated reaction to first ever snow
From the end of 2020 leading into the New Year, Japan was hit by major cold wave, resulting in nationwide snow days. Japanese Twitter user…
Japanese photographer captures stunning view of snow-covered Kyoto Sandbar
In winter, due to dryness, less moisture particles in the air, and stable air current, the sky is generally clearer compared to what it is…
Artist’s snow dogs look just as cute as the real deal
In January 2021, Japan underwent a severe cold wave nationwide, resulting in rare snowfall in the Kyushu region. There have been many posts about people…
Snowplow or miaow? Video of Japanese cat charging through snow unaffected amazes Twitter
There’s been extreme weather this winter in various parts of the world, and Japan is no exception. Some areas have been treated to snowfall during…
Winter casts a spell of bubbles
In early 2021, a cold spell hit the Japanese archipelago. Recently, it has been frigid throughout various regions of the country. And on the northern…
Photographer captures perfectly timed shots of Japan’s beautiful Shirakawa-go
You may remember Japanese photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) for his gorgeous set of photos showing off the historic mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go blanketed in snow. The…
Owner has a chuckle at playful shiba inu in the snow
Although white winters are likely more common elsewhere globally, certain regions in Japan receive a healthy amount of snow reliably every year. Although school may…
Japanese photographer captures mystical shrines covered in snow
I probably don’t have to explain to anyone that Japan is a beautiful country, especially during winter. Snowfall differs across the country’s regions during the…
Japanese mountain hot spring town transforms into gorgeous winter wonderland
Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉, Silver Mountain Hot Spring) is located in the mountains of Yamagata prefecture. While the traditional hot spring and surrounding town are splendid…
Photographer captures stunning shots of Japan’s famous remote mountain village in snow
While impressive Japanese photographer Hisa (Twitter, Instagram) can show a certain sense of humor with his photography (as seen with his shots of the most…