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 ...

“Since Kumamoto is easily accessible for visitors from around Asia, their stay tends to be short,” an official in the tourism promotion section at the prefectural government said. “We are ...

Kumamoto Prefecture, recording the highest number at 88, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. With a focus on China, Japan and the United States frequently ...

As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

The increasing military use of a civilian airport in southwest Japan, thought to be for contingency drills with China in mind ...

Was Japan still going to be at the pointy end of wacky experiences and futuristic technologies? Would its cultural ...

Loyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that sell imported food wonder what will happen to prices.

A sudden disruption on the Matsushima Ariake Road has caught the attention of local commuters and travelers alike. As of March 28, 2023, a significant traffic stoppage has occurred near the Komiyama ...

Bookings by international travelers to Japan on the booking site ‘WILLER TRAVEL’ increased by 25% in this spring break period ...

Overall, the latest episode of "Kanto Station 13" successfully combines humor, culture, and heartwarming moments. Chloe Leung's generous spirit in sharing food with her crew and her playful demeanor ...

Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the country for the second ...