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

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

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

Srinagar, often referred to as the "Jewel of Kashmir," is renowned for its picturesque Dal Lake, historic Mughal Gardens, and rich Kashmiri cuisine. A visit to Kashmir remains incomplete without ...

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Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Japan on April 3, 2025. Founded in New York in 1893, Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton family of brands, with 34 hotels across the ...

This is the first installment of a series that follows the waves of change taking place in Kyushu and nearby Yamaguchi and Okinawa prefectures ahead of 2050. While a pessimistic forecast says that ...

During the “three lost decades” that followed the bursting of the bubble economy in the early 1990s, the Japanese economy stagnated while the country’s international influence declined notably. What ...

On Saturday nights, at Sorekara in Baldwin Park, you will find executive chef/owner William Shen and his team in service, delivering an experience comprised of nature and art and things grown in ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Machines that crush pennies into souvenirs may be affected the most by the news the U.S. Treasury Department ...