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A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

The winter solstice ― occurring annually between Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 ― officially marks the start of the coldest, darkest day in the Northern Hemisphere, synonymously kicking off Capricorn season. Of course, the drawn-out, dreary winter can bring on the blues or a b...

A cold air mass above northern Japan has sent temperatures plummeting, with the

A cold air mass above northern Japan has sent temperatures plummeting, with the

The results of the annual Travel Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, with one of the last remaining Northern White rhinos in the world being the subject of the top prize-winning snapshot. Out of the 20,000 entries received, Matjaz Krivic's photographs captured the judges' atten

This year, almost 20,000 images were submitted by amateur and professional photographers from 154 countries. The winning shots are said to present a diverse and glorious view of life on our planet.

Winter is a beautiful time to visit Japan. There are many beautiful winter destinations to choose from. From enjoying gorgeous winter scenery to fun winter activities, to places serving specialty winter cuisine, you can find something for your trip. This article will help you decide on the best winter destinations to visit in Japan.

YAMAGATA -- A covert military laboratory atop a mountain in northern Japan had been researching aviation meteorology during World War II, recently dis

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Every winter, Mount Zao, a volcano standing between Japan's Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures, is filled with fleeting figures that resemble magical beings. These figurines are known as 'juhyo'--which translates to 'snow monsters'--in the area....