The Grand Seiko Tentagraph, already one of the most advanced chronographs in the world, gets a 'panda' update to its ...

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

Japan can expect a freezing cold winter with lots of snow due to an apparent La Nina weather phenomenon likely to last until the season's end, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on Nov. 10.

The peak of the winter weather is expected on Wednesday ... then be restricted to more northern areas. WATCH: Huge snowfall causes chaos in Japan Weather for the Week Ahead.