Northern Japan chapel made of ice

SHIMUKAPPU, Japan, Jan. 21 Kyodo - Video taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice. (Kyodo)

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice.

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice.

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. The city center under snow - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult driving conditions for cars, snow-covered road on Boulevard de la Liberté - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult traffic conditions for cars and pedestrians, snow-covered roads - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aravis Range

Illustration - Aravis Range

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) ARAVIS MOUNTAINS, LE GRAND-BORNAND SKI RESORT, CHINAILLON HAMLET OLD VILLAGE, ICE FLOWING FROM A ROOF Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows the "water to ice" performance at a cultural festival on the occasion of the Winter Solstice in Beiji Village of Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. People attended a cultural festival marking the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, here on Sunday. Photo by Shao Tianli/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, VILLAGE OF LA FLOTTE, LA MARTINIERE THE FAMOUS ICE CREAM MAKER LOCATED COURS FELIX FAURE, WAFFLE CORNER Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, VILLAGE OF LA FLOTTE, LA MARTINIERE THE FAMOUS ICE CREAM MAKER LOCATED COURS FELIX FAURE, WAFFLE CORNER Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, VILLAGE OF LA FLOTTE, LA MARTINIERE THE FAMOUS ICE CREAM MAKER LOCATED COURS FELIX FAURE, WAFFLE CORNER Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, VILLAGE OF SAINT-MARTIN-DE-RE, LA MARTINIERE ICE CREAM SHOP Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pressure ridge

Pressure ridge

16.03.2025, Tartu. In the village of Nina, on the shore of Lake Peipus, the ice ridges that have accumulated on the beach can be seen. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Pressure ridge

Pressure ridge

16.03.2025, Tartu. In the village of Nina, on the shore of Lake Peipus, the ice ridges that have accumulated on the beach can be seen. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Pressure ridge

Pressure ridge

16.03.2025, Tartu. In the village of Nina, on the shore of Lake Peipus, the ice ridges that have accumulated on the beach can be seen. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows the inside of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls, and furnishings, such as beds and tables, are all made of ice. Guests of the hotel at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu can spend the night in sleeping bags inside the dome that is 3.5 meters high and 8.5 meters wide.

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows the inside of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls, and furnishings, such as beds and tables, are all made of ice. Guests of the hotel at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu can spend the night in sleeping bags inside the dome that is 3.5 meters high and 8.5 meters wide.

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are all made of ice.

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows the inside of a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are all made of ice.

US: Bryant Park Holiday Market Reopens After Fire Damages Booths

The Bryant Park Winter Village in Manhattan reopened on Saturday, December 28, following a fire at the Holiday Market in the park on Friday morning. The fire destroyed three food booths, slightly damaged an adjacent kiosk, and caused minor heat damage to the ice skating rink’s roof.

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Sarah Jessica Parker Steps Out - NYC

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City is a real New Yorker, walking on the street on her way to buy pizza and ice cream at L’industrie Pizzeria in The West Village, New York City, NY, USA on April 25, 2024. Sarah wears pink shoes, black bag and sunglasse from her own brand SJP. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TAXKORGAN-FESTIVALS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TAXKORGAN-FESTIVALS (CN)

(240319) -- TAXKORGAN, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Residents break the ice and draw water in Warxidi village of Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 19, 2024. People in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County celebrated their traditional sowing festival and drawing water festival on Tuesday. Marking the beginning of sowing seeds and drawing water, the festivals includes ceremonies to invoke good luck and good harvest. The festivals were also included in the state intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)