Cherry blossoms are almost in full flower in various locations across Kyoto Prefecture, with tourists from both Japan and ...

Situated on the boundary of Shinjuku’s Memory Lane — a narrow alleyway of shabby but charming food stalls — Tajimaya Coffee House stands as evidence of Tokyo’s enduring kissaten culture. Kissaten ...

Located in the south-west of Japan, the island of Miyako is a real jewel of nature. It offers heavenly beaches and a tropical atmosphere worthy of the finest seaside destinations. Explore it as soon ...

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

This experimental event, planned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and its related organizations, aims to highlight ...

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo were ...

Night - Mostly cloudy. Winds from NW to NNW at 9 mph (14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 40 °F (4.4 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 55 °F (12.8 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 10 mph (9.7 to ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from SSW to S at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 35 °F (1.7 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 55 °F (12.8 °C). Winds variable at 7 to 19 mph (11.3 ...

Spring in Japan means cherry blossoms, picnics, and a whole lot of sakura selfies—but what if you could enjoy the season with a twist? Enter bills, the all-day dining spot from Sydney, Australia, ...

Koyasan (Mount Koya ... in a hot spring in Jigokudani, Japan. Photograph By Jasper Doest, Nat Geo Image Collection The 1998 Winter Olympics put Nagano on the map as a year-round nature destination.

Japan is an alluring destination because of its many juxtapositions. Neon skyscrapers tower over Shinto shrines, and salarymen ride the train next to Harajuku girls. The Land of the Rising Sun ...

several of Japan’s ancient and soulful sights on the nearby Kii Peninsula, only an hour away, merit diversions. These include the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails; Koyasan ...