KUJI, Japan >> Sanriku Railway Co. is running its special seasonal train this winter, called the Kotatsu Ressha, between its Kuji and Miyako stations on the line in Iwate prefecture. On Dec. 14 ...

YANAGAWA, Fukuoka Prefecture--Taking a boat ride in the depths of winter may be the furthest thing from most people’s minds. But fear not, operators are offering tourists “kotatsu-bune ...

NAGATORO, Saitama Prefecture--A popular winter tradition here, “kotatsu-bune” boats equipped with kotatsu leg-warming floor heaters offer a warm respite from the winter chill. The rides are ...