Beset by opposition to his budget, Prime Minister Ishiba has had to go through the ordeal of saying sorry and explaining ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

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 ...

Tokyo Dome serves everything from traditional Japanese ... noodles). Meiji Jingu Shrine – A serene escape in the middle of ...

Interested in traditional desserts from Japan? From classic mochi to elegant, colorful nerikiri, we break down the Japanese ...

In the Meiji era (1868-1912), “Tsubosaka Reigenki ... The temple also sells unique souvenirs related to the eye, such as lens cleaning cloths with images of the Great Buddha wearing glasses ...

In July 2015, the island was inscribed on the list of World Heritage as one of the Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining. A Tour of Hashima ...

Randoseru, the traditional Japanese school bag, dates back to the Meiji era and symbolizes discipline ... frequently purchase these bags as unique gifts, sometimes even a year before school ...

The number of children born in Japan in 2024 fell from a year earlier to 720,988, marking the ninth consecutive year of record lows, health ministry data showed Thursday. The figure including ...