Atami-zakura is among the earliest region to bloom, with blossoms opening between late January and early February. The blooms ...

Weather officials warn that areas in the Kinki and Tokai regions that typically see little snow may be hit with heavy ...

The regional transportation bureau here and other authorities are warning that passengers in unlicensed taxis may not be ...

While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...

Higashiomi is located about 250 miles west of Tokyo, between Kyoto and Nagoya, and I traveled there with my wife because it's ...

If you've never dipped your toe into the world of anime (at least beyond Pokémon), let this relatable comedy series lead the ...

At the meat factory where Rakesh works, the clock chimes every hour to let workers know how much time has passed since they ...

The dual-pricing trend is under way elsewhere. Paris officials recently announced plans to introduce dual pricing for non-EU ...

The latest announcement is out from TESS Holdings Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:5074) ). TESS Holdings Co., Ltd. reported a significant ...

Heart-shaped ice sculptures were among the Valentine's Day gifts presented to a giant panda in Japan. Fuhin, a four-year-old female, lives at a zoo in the western Japanese town of Shirahama, Wakayama ...

A popular anime has inspired a young man to move here where the show is set and become active in the community around a local ...

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...