A new study recently found that 63 million people travel to and within Japan to witness the breathtaking spectacle of cherry ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

The fires, which quickly burned hundreds of hectares, erupted just days after massive wildfires in northern Japan burnt ...

Kumamoto’s Tatsuda Nature Park is a little-known treasure; an off-the-beaten-track destination. It is a pleasant green space with well-groomed paths, yet the lack of crowds and its various remnants of ...

The National Cherry Blossom Festival — and others — are hitting the ground running with a variety of events happening across ...

Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell Valley) – Follow the wooden path through Unzen Jigoku, a dramatic geothermal field where clouds of ...

Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate ...

Extending far beyond Japan, sushi is consumed by many different communities around the world. Its popularity in the West has ...

The unlikely friendship of a Japanese cartoonist and an Italian Catholic archbishop has put a spotlight on Amakusa’s “hidden Christian” sites, leading 25 Italians to make a pilgrimage here this fall.

Japan's new Defense Buildup Program outlines plans to establish two regiment-level battalions equipped with the High-Speed ...

Here, we’ll talk about the history of social media, from the first bulletin board systems to the rise of Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites. We’ll examine the technological ...

Similarly, mascots like Kumamon, representing Kumamoto Prefecture, appear on regional treats such as ... Its visual language and packaging design highlight local nature, history, and culture, ...