The Amami rabbit is a relict endemic species — it was more widespread but is now confined to a particular region — ...

Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to all individuals leaving Japan by air or sea, including both foreign ...

his mother Japanese and the former MLB outfielder was born in Okinawa, Japan, on a U.S. military base. That background didn't hurt when recruiting the likes of Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki. The Dodgers ...

Vacation rentals in Hakuba, Japan can bring in, on average, more than $60,000 a year in revenue for short-term rental ...

Popular stops include Tokyo, Kobe, Osaka, Naha on Okinawa ... winter, Feldman added, but there are still attractions during that time, such as snow festivals. There’s no need to tip in Japan ...

Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Mariners, the impact of Japanese players is as prevalent as ever going into this week’s games in Tokyo.

Japan Airlines (JAL ... (this northernmost island is renowned for its dreamy winter scenery, hot springs and fresh seafood); Okinawa (a tropical paradise with turquoise waters and a distinct ...

US Navy Photo USS America (LHA-6) and forward deployed 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wrapped up their winter patrol on ... the island of Ukibaru, Okinawa, Japan. According to the Marines ...

Tens of thousands of visitors toured the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet and other U.S. military installations in Japan.

While Japanese whisky has its origins in Scotch, it is usually designed with balance in mind rather than a single dominant ...