Unlike Olympic medals these days which are mostly made of silver with gold plating, these were smaller and made entirely of ...

Carla MacLeod's hard-working, "Alberta built" approach to hockey took her to world championship and Olympic podiums as a ...

From seasonal blooms to healing hot spring waters and more, here are our top picks for 2025.

Portland-based tour operator Avanti Destinations and the Japan National Tourist Office (JNTO) have partnered to create a new ...

When she first saw Hermann Maier's unbelievable fall in Nagano and the subsequent Olympic gold fairytale, Melissa Köck said to her father: "I want to ...

Planning a trip to East Asia? Our epic guide will help you decide between the magic of China's ancient wonders vs Japan's ...

Hasek wrote about this on his page on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter. The Nagano 98 Olympic champion and two ...

A world heritage listing - alongside new sparkling and fruity 'cocktail' types of sake - will be the beginning of a ...

Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan, is the tallest mountain and a popular destination for hikers. Japanese roads are ...

A winter pressure pattern and a cold air mass are expected to bring heavy snow through Saturday to the Sea of Japan side of northern to eastern Japan. The snow should fall mainly in mountainous areas.

A 45-year-old construction worker was killed in a fall while renovating Manhattan’s famed Waldorf Astoria hotel Thursday, police and the FDNY said. First responders were called to the iconic ...

Hide, a seasoned travel writer who has explored all over Japan, has created an itinerary that starts from Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, and takes you through the scenic spots of the Nakasendo and the ...