The Japan Travel Fair 2025 drew a strong crowd of travel enthusiasts eager to plan their next visit to Japan at the Glorietta Activity Center, held on the weekend of February 22-23. Organized by the ...
First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...
Beset by opposition to his budget, Prime Minister Ishiba has had to go through the ordeal of saying sorry and explaining ...
From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.
Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Meiji Shrine is a serene escape from the bustling metropolis that surrounds it. This ...
Most modern-day Japanese pay scant attention to religion ... Although Buddhism waned in influence after the Meiji era (1868–1912), the custom of Buddhist funeral rites remained, so much so ...
IN 1911 the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Tokyo—among the oldest in the world, established in 1673 as a kimono fabric shop—sponsored a much anticipated and lucrative competition for an artwork that ...