A 3·2 km, one-station western extension of the Chūō metro Line in Osaka from Cosmosquare to Yumeshima opened on January 19.

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

Quite frankly, Amaechi and El-Rufai were dead right. Nigerians are too docile and possess incredibly short-spanned memory. It ...

Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, in his lowest moment in prison, drew a comparison of how he sank from being one of the greatest writers of the late 20th century, into a bisexual pedophile. Son ...

From the far west of the prefecture to hidden gems downtown, this is the Tokyo itinerary that goes beyond the usual tourist ...

The Chureito Pagoda is a five story pagoda situated on the mountainside with a breathtaking view of Fujiyoshida City and the distant Mount Fuji. Head here during mid April for cherry blossoms and mid ...

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan’s tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

After Amber Nelon Kistler, Kelly Nelon Clark and Jason Nelon Clarkhree of the Nelons died in a tragic plane crash in July 2024, Streetman is the only surviving member Autumn Nelon Streetman is ...

With under a month to go, festival organisers have added a bunch of heavy hitters to the lineup, joining the likes of Denzel ...

Popular among nearby office workers as a peaceful lunchtime getaway, the garden is especially stunning in autumn when the red leaves reflect beautifully on the water’s surface. The rooftop also houses ...

Squid Game has taken the world by storm. The Korean Netflix drama had its first release in the fall of 2021, creating fans everywhere–and Japan’s no exception! Having opened its doors on December 21, ...