The final qualifying round of women's ice hockey for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics was held in the city of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, through February 9･･･ ...

At a bookstore event here half a year ago, this Mainichi Shimbun reporter met a woman from Peru who said she has lived in Japan for over 30 ･･･ ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

According to Shizu Okusa, the founder of wellness brand Apothékary, one of the most compelling aspects of Japan’s culture is how well-being is woven into the fabric of everyday life. “The Great ...