To clear things up, Harajuku is a neighborhood in Japan (part of the greater Shibuya District) and it is considered a hub of alternative fashion. Whether you'll see young women walking around in ...

Now a 51-year-old single mother, Beniko, as she calls herself, recently published a book on red-light districts around ... Japan. “Those districts are more than just suspicious places ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

It is part of the series "Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan," which depicts various places across the country through the perspective of the author, a professor at Meiji University.

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot ... Buses are your best bet for getting to and from Kyoto's top attractions. They feature electronic signs and announcements in English ...

The dump truck with the missing man was swallowed up by the sinkhole that fell apart at an intersection in Yashio, near Japan on Jan. 28. Firefighters used heavy machinery to remove rubble and mud ...

Ben Groundwater and family in Japan.Credit: Ben Groundwater This is a nation I know very well, a place I have visited ... to make getting around that bit easier. While we’re on the topic ...

Japan is a country that never ceases to amaze. With its blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, it offers ...

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Japan is home ... several theme park resorts around the world, but Universal Studios Hollywood was the first, and the studio tour lives on as one of its most iconic attractions.