Come inside this 6m snow hut in Aomori for dancing and an exhibit of candle art.

Tamura Shrine's yearly snowball fight is in danger...due to lack of snow!

A yearly hot air balloon festival delights crowds in the city of Ojiya in Niigata Prefecture.

A boom in edible flowers is sweeping Japan.

The Imperial couple attends a ceremony to mark 30 years under the reign of Emperor Akihito.

Japan Post starts selling commemorative stamps to mark Emperor Akihito's 30 years on the throne.

People in southwestern Japan are enjoying the sport of tea kettle curling.

Traditional sento baths in Tokyo look to boost their profile with help from a popular fashion brand.

Stationery maker Kokuyo gives an analog medium a new twist.

Bonsai masters face a crisis after thieves steal meticulously cared for trees worth many $100k.