signaling the start of this year's highly anticipated Taiwan Lantern Festival. Undeterred by the pelting rain, rows of spectators huddled under umbrellas watched eagerly as the Infinite Paradise ...

NAGASAKI -- The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a dazzling winter tradition here, began on Jan. 29, illuminating this southwest Japan city with around 15,000 lanterns. Lighting ceremonies were held at ...

Visitors are flocking to Sapporo, northern Japan, to see frozen sculptures ... Among the works on display are five giant sculptures over 10m (33ft) high. The festival runs till 11 February.