Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

Nearby attractions include Shibuya 109, Hachikō’s statue, and vibrant nightlife spots. Whether viewed from above or experienced on foot, Shibuya Crossing offers an unforgettable glimpse into the ...

The beloved symbol of Japan, Fuji—san, is arguably best viewed from Yamanashi Prefecture ... Kamakura is famous for its Great Buddha statue (Daibutsu) at Kotoku—in Temple, which stands as a symbol of ...

Yamanashi Prefecture, led by Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, is forging stronger ties with India focusing on green hydrogen, cultural exchanges, and human resource collaborations. A pivotal MoU with Uttar ...

Japanese character goods company Sanrio, famous for Hello Kitty, will open a new museum in Kai City in the central prefecture of Yamanashi. The company's founder, Tsuji Shintaro, was born in the ...

Kotaro Nagasaki, the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, is making significant strides to deepen and strengthen relations ...

Night - Cloudy with a 49% chance of precipitation. Winds variable. The overnight low will be 31 °F (-0.6 °C). Cloudy with a high of 46 °F (7.8 °C) and a 71% chance of precipitation. Winds ...

Yamanashi police also said they have found a sock. Misaki’s mother, Tomoko Ogura, who lives in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, visited the wilderness site on April 28 where the bones were found.

These women were forced into sex slavery by the Japanese military during World War II. The statue was located in Fair Park, a small urban space nestled in a residential area of Mitte. Beside it ...