One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed a lot of new information about the system yesterday, and one of the tidbits you may have noticed is that Japan is getting a Japanese-language only version of ...

The Vegas Golden Knights have held onto first place in the Pacific Division for most of the 2024-25 regular season. Vegas doesn't have many reasons for concern, but injuries have taken a toll on ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting the Philippines and Vietnam during Japan's Golden Week holiday from late April, government sources said Thursday, as Tokyo seeks closer ties with ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

The 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong County, a major Buddhist landmark, was among the dozens of buildings that have burned to the ground with its ceremonial bell the only piece appearing ...

Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of Kyushu, Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans ...

The once-vaunted “iron triangle” of bureaucrats, politicians and business that powered Japan’s growth “began to look rusty”, says Jeff Kingston of Temple University in Japan.

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...

After Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 wrapped in December 2023, the show took a year off so the franchise could prioritize its Golden spinoffs. And while we knew that Bachelor and Bachelorette alums ...

TOKYO -- The Japanese government established a new joint operations command Monday to oversee the three branches of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, aiming to ensure readiness and greater ...

While there are many ways to practice mindfulness alone, in Japan, the home of zazen, you can take the opportunity to learn from a master in Buddhist temples such as Tokyo's Ryuunji Temple.