For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record ...

For years, a Japanese man lay motionless, paralyzed from the neck down after a devastating spinal cord injury. Doctors ...

Discover the top universities in Japan which continue to shape the nation's intellectual landscape, each with its distinctive ...

A neglected parcel of land was restored by volunteers and patients at a community medical center. Along the way, their health ...

Such nature-based wellness activities are abundant in Ibusuki's greater Kagoshima Prefecture, offering a counterbalance to the enthralling overwhelm of Tokyo and Kyoto (both of which landed on Fodor's ...

Fukuoka, Japan — "Did you see that?"It is a simple phrase we hear every day, but how do we know what "that" refers to? A new study from Kyushu ...

Imagine the world’s oceans with their beautiful blue color. Now, imagine that the same oceans were green. This is the intriguing possibility suggested by new research from Nagoya University in Japan.

Kumamoto’s Tatsuda Nature Park is a little-known treasure; an off-the-beaten-track destination. It is a pleasant green space ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

The Yomiuri ShimbunKeio University Prof. Masaya Nakamura, center, speaks at a news conference in Yokohama on Friday. The ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...