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

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 ...

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 ...

Sunny with a high of 63 °F (17.2 °C). Winds from SSW to SW at 21 mph (33.8 kph). Night - Clear. Winds from SW to WSW at 15 to 22 mph (24.1 to 35.4 kph). The overnight low will be 58 °F (14.4 ...

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 ...

New to the map in March 2025: Tachigui Sushi Uogashi ... incorporating audacious, humorous ideas into Japan’s highly formalized kaiseki tradition. Expect foie gras in your appetizer and unique ...