Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could ...

As the capital of Wakayama Prefecture, the city itself is not a tourist attraction but has seen increasing numbers of Chinese visitors as a stopping point linking Osaka and the famous Kumano Kodo ...

TOKYO - Ms Teruko Nakazawa once intervened in a knife fight between an ex-offender and their mother – all in a day’s unpaid ...

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...

A sushi restaurant constructed by this east Japan town as a base for interaction with inbound tourists and others has opened ...

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled four new Carnival Journeys sailings in the Asia Pacific region for 2026 and 2027 aboard the ...

Comprising three distinct ecosystems, Olympic National Park rounds out the list of best places to visit in April. While it ...

Alice-san Chi no Iroribata manga celebrates its live-action debut with a special chapter, offering fans a nostalgic prequel that enriches the story’s heartfelt narrative. READ ...

Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Kingdom’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Dr. Ghazi bin Zaqr attended the International Participants Meeting held from January 15 to 16 at the ...

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Should you visit Hakone as a day trip from Tokyo or stay overnight? This complete guide weighs up the options to help you ...