It can be hard to find a good, authentic, rustic onsen hot spring complex that isn’t geared towards tourists in Tokyo, so ...

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring ...

The scene belies a looming challenge in Japan, where deaths outnumber births and the population is aging rapidly. By 2035 more than a quarter of Tokyo’s population will be over 65. Each day ...

The line winds through local neighborhoods, also cutting through Tokyo's longest shopping arcade. Each of the line's stations is rooted in the community. While the time may pass and the scenery ...