Japanese giant salamander spotted in river at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
A Japanese giant salamander is spotted in the Motoyasu River at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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Owakudani Nature Trail opens for the first time in 7 years
Owakudani Nature Trail, a tourist attraction in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, opens for the first time in 7 years.
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Emperor Naruhito delivers video message to World Water Forum
Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivers a video message to the World Water Forum in Senegal.
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Whiteout in Hokkaido causes car accidents
Whiteout and other snow-related weather conditions in Hokkaido cause car accidents in parts of Japan's northernmost pref...
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Heavy snow falls on Sapporo
Record amounts of heavy snow fall in Sapporo over the weekend, causing disruptions in transportation systems.
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Weather agency predicts cold February, early spring
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that the severe cold will continue through February but that spring will arrive...
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Snow blankets Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto
Snow blankets Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto as temperatures drop in various parts of the archipelago.
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Tide levels fluctuate in Japan following Tonga eruption
Tide levels fluctuate in various parts of Japan following the massive underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga.
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People spend night at Hokkaido airport due to snow
Dozens of people spend the night at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, northern Japan, as inclement weather forces flight ...
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