Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

In April, visitors can see over 100,000 blooming daffodils, followed by tulips, violas, hyacinths and many more spring ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would ...

The tariffs could be complicated as even U.S. automakers source their components from around the world, meaning that they ...

The suspect has admitted to stabbing the girl because he had “trouble” with her. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Whisper of the Heart is set in Tama City. Around Seiseki Sakuragaoka Station closely resemble scenes from the film, a map ...

KYUSHU, Japan – The little onsen town of Kannawa is an enchanted world with wisps of steam rising everywhere from pavements. Its retro bathhouses, fed by underground hot springs, seem to me like ...

Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate ...

Earthquakes are among the most formidable natural disasters, striking with little warning and causing widespread devastation.

Daiso, a Japanese bargain store chain with international popularity, will open three stores in the Twin Cities this year.

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: ...