A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has ...

As Japan's capital prepares to usher in cherry blossom season, companies and local governments are taking steps to ensure ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

The government has approved the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

To improve bilateral relations, Chinese and Japanese state-led diplomatic initiatives need to address underlying structural ...

Three winters from now, Japan's snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, ...

Sasaki struggles with command and walks five in three innings, but Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernandez and Tommy Edman homer in a 6 ...

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else entirely: ...

International visitors increased by nearly 50% year-on-year, now making up 80% of all ski travellers in Japan. Meanwhile, international visitors contributed to 90% of total spending during the ...

A two-week event promoting exchange of traditional culture with Japan to mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world ...