A person rides a bicycle as the snow comes down in Tokyo, 6 January, 2022 ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

The unusual snowfall comes ahead of Japan's cherry blossom season, with the flowers forecast to start blooming in Tokyo on Saturday, according to the Japan Weather Association.

A pedestrian walks in the snow near the Shibuya Station in Tokyo, Japan, March 19, 2025. Affected by cold air, Tokyo ushered in heavy snow on Wednesday. (Photo: Xinhua) A pedestrian is pictured ...

According to Live Japan, the Tokyo region experiences snow approximately 7-8 times per season and "mainly in January and February." Temperatures were hovering in the low 30-degree Fahrenheit range ...

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

STORY: :: Crowds brave unseasonably cool weather to enjoy Tokyo's cherry blossom trees in full bloom :: March 31, 2025 :: Tokyo, Japan :: Michie Kakihana, Tokyo resident :: "It's never been as bad as ...