KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut in March. Kumamon is one of Japan’s most beloved characters for regional promotion. The prefecture is ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Addressing bottlenecks in chipmaking is essential for Japan's economic security and requires public-private collaboration, including aimed at information sharing.

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Kumamoto’s Tatsuda Nature Park is a little-known treasure; an off-the-beaten-track destination. It is a pleasant green space with well-groomed paths, yet the lack of crowds and its various remnants of ...

Cherry trees in Tokyo have begun to bloom in stunning shades of pink, marking the onset of spring in Japan. Tokyo cherry ...

Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell Valley) – Follow the wooden path through Unzen Jigoku, a dramatic geothermal field where clouds of ...

Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate ...

The video showcases the wonderful attractions of Yamaguchi Prefecture, as experienced through ... I experienced the region's history, tried delicious local dishes, and enjoyed the great outdoors ...

Kazuo Ishikawa and his wife Sachiko are pictured in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, on April 11, 2023. (Mainichi/Hirohiko Kumamoto) Following his release on parole, Ishikawa had continued to seek a ...

Similarly, mascots like Kumamon, representing Kumamoto Prefecture, appear on regional treats such as ... Its visual language and packaging design highlight local nature, history, and culture, ...