At least 68 people died during the winter – all but 10 of them over 65 – when record-breaking snow hit the country’s north.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heavy snow covered parts of northern Japan on Wednesday, February 4, as forecasters warned of blizzard conditions still to come.

Unusually heavy snow killed at least 30 people in Japan in the past two weeks, officials said on Tuesday, as the government deployed troops to help clear huge drifts that left residents in the country ...

There are so many ways to age coffee beans for a more distinct flavor. The Japanese use a unique way to age coffee beans, which creates a smoother brew.

TOKYO — Heavy snow piling up in northern Japan in the last two weeks has blocked roads and is being blamed for dozens of deaths nationwide. As of Wednesday, 15 prefectures have been affected, with ...

Sitting in the Japanese Alps outside the city of Nagano, Hakuba Valley has become a global ski destination known for consistent snow and a fun atmosphere. The influx of foreign visitors, however, has ...