A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the Osumi Peninsula at 11:04 p.m. on April 2, registering a ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Tourists could enjoy the rare view of the lake in the No. 1 crater of Mount Nakadake in the Aso volcano complex here turned ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

The Japanese government published Thursday an evacuation plan for the roughly 120,000 people on remote southwestern islands, ...

FUKUOKA, Japan -- More than 20 Japanese companies involved in back-end semiconductor manufacturing will join forces on ...

Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the country for the second ...

Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate and damaging homes as hundreds of firefighters battled the widening blaze in ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

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

Cherry trees started to bloom in the western Japanese cities of Kochi and Kumamoto on Sunday. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site ...

Night - Clear. Winds from S to SSE at 9 to 10 mph (14.5 to 16.1 kph). The overnight low will be 53 °F (11.7 °C). Sunny with a high of 75 °F (23.9 °C). Winds variable at 10 to 14 mph (16.1 to ...