snow

7 ways people in Japan deal with heavy snow, including the use of special ponds called “tane”

Locals teach us how to live comfortably in areas that experience heavy snowfall.

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Amazing Spirited Away sculpture wins visitors’ choice award at Sapporo Snow Festival【Videos】

Studio Ghibli bathhouse owner, other anime characters recreated in snow and ice at annual Hokkaido event.

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Ghibli Museum’s rooftop Robot Soldier captivates fans as snow falls in Tokyo【Video】

“Guardian of the Ghibli Museum” looks like it’s stepped straight out of the anime movie.

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Three sisters in Japan skip building a snowman, build awesome snow Totoro Catbus instead【Video】

Siblings make use of their school’s snow day in the best way possible.

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Often-overlooked castle in Japan looks so beautiful in the snow that we can’t take our eyes off it

Castle north of Tokyo looks like suibokuga artwork.

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Kyoto Station is a bad place to be in a snowstorm, videos show

The building’s cool design isn’t the best fit for freezing weather.

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Why are the roads so wide in Hokkaido? Simple question has a simple answer

Local resident reveals the real reason why their roads are wider than other parts of Japan.

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A convenience store made of ice is being built in Japan

The ice Seicomart is a convenience store that could only be built in this part of Japan.

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Massive blizzard creates crazy snow scenes in Sapporo【Photos, videos】

Heaviest snows in nearly a decade completely stop all train service going into or out of Sapporo Station.

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Japanese Twitter user documents month-long crusade to buy a drink from a vending machine

Epic tale about a disappearing machine comes with a twist ending.

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Terrifying snow No Face found in Japan gets thumbs up from Studio Ghibli【Photos】

Maybe we should call this version of the Spirited Away scene stealer Snow Face.

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Snow falls at Ghibli Museum, creates a magical anime wonderland【Pics & Video】

Like stepping into a Ghibli anime in real life.

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Perfectly made snow Totoro spotted by anime director in Japan’s frozen north

Hard-edged action anime all-star spots something cute, cuddly, and cold.

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Tokyo’s yuki chazuke: An ultra-rare delicacy you can only get right now (and that we made up)

When the snow starts falling, our boss’ stomach starts grumbling for this weird spin on a classic Japanese comfort food.

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Photo of snowy Japanese temple wows people around the world

Silent serenity speaks volumes with its overwhelming beauty.

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A chance to experience what goes into making Japan’s Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

Winter enthusiasts will gain a deeper understanding of the behind-the-scenes efforts involved with this breathtaking Hokkaido festival.

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New seasonal menu at the Kirby Cafe will keep you warm, full and happy this winter

Plus, many of the new dishes come with special collectible items!

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Sapporo Snow Festival now officially open online!

Enjoy all the fun of Japan’s biggest winter festival from the comfort of your own home.

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Maximum Shiba! Dog in Japan’s first day in the snow is a hyper expression of pure joy【Vid】

We should all try to find something in life that we can love this much.

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Master anime snowman builder in Japan makes snow Catbus and Pokémon team【Photos】

My Neighbor Totoro’s iconic transportation has never looked cooler.

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