Snow monkeys soak up the warmth as the snow falls. Picture: John Borthwick Nagano Prefecture, north-west of Tokyo, is sometimes known as "the Switzerland of the Orient".

The macaque, or snow monkey, is familiar to any Netflix subscriber — the animals are featured on programs like “Wild Babies” and “Night on Earth.” A firsthand, up-close encounter with ...

Snow monkeys, also known as Japanese macaques, enjoy hot spring at Jigokudani Yaen-koen in Nagano, Japan, Dec. 27, 2019.

Data suggests changes in temperature of even few degrees can alter animals' environments and affect their behavior - Anadolu ...

Researchers say climate change may be affecting the winter foraging behavior of wild snow monkeys in Japan.

Police said Monday that three people were injured after a cave they had dug on a snow-covered slope collapsed on their group in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, on Saturday night. According to police, the ...

Japan has a wealth of hot springs, and the Japanese have a love of bathing. During the winter, people visit inns nestled in valleys where they can enjoy taking warm soaks in outdoor spring-fed ...

Heavy snow warnings were issued for Niigata and Nagano prefectures as blizzard-like conditions are expected to continue along the Sea of Japan coast into New Year’s Day, the Japan Meteorological ...

IIYAMA, Nagano -- An outdoor restaurant made up of some 20 giant igloo-like snow domes is serving up warming local hot pots and traditional desserts in this central Japan city.