Thirty people died and hundreds were injured after weeks of heavy snowfall battered coastal Japan, with officials warning the toll could increase as more precipitation was forecast in the coming days.

Japan is facing the effects of unusually heavy snowfall, which has been linked to 30 deaths over the past two weeks, according to officials. In Aomori, images show a home badly damaged under the ...

When you think of iconic winter festivals, North Americans might picture the vibrant Carnaval de Québec in Quebec City, Canada. Meanwhile, the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival—one ...

People commute along a snow-covered street in Aomori City on February 3, 2026. Unusually heavy snow in Japan has been blamed for 30 deaths in the past two weeks, officials said. (Photo by JIJI Press / ...

A research team led by University of Tsukuba has revealed that the severity of Japanese winters is strongly influenced by the ...

In Yukiguni, there's so much snow it's used as an ingredient. Snow Country (yukiguni) is the poetic name for the areas of Japan that receive the heaviest and longest lasting snowfall. At the heart of ...

Countries around the globe have struggled with the effects of record-setting snow. Cities in Japan, Russia, and Canada experienced record-breaking snowfall this winter. Moscow recorded its highest ...

When you think of the Alps, you may picture stunning vistas, charming villages, scenic train rides, and panoramic views from cable cars. You probably don't imagine snow drifts 65 feet high that remain ...

Parts of Russia's Far East hit by heaviest snowfall in 60 years Cold snap disrupts transport in Japan and China Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to avoid non-essential travel Jan 20 (Reuters) ...