In April 1872, a backwater called the Ginza burnt down. It was rebuilt with wide avenues lined with brick buildings and named ...

The Nihonbashi Bridge was considered the first reference node of the entire Japanese national road network at the time.

The golden triangle may lure first-timers, but there's refuge in the Alps' mountain towns – with a Little Kyoto and hot ...

Escape the crowds and over-touristed areas of Japan and head to this bustling city just a 15-minute train ride from Tokyo for ...

In this list, we’ve ranked some of Watanabe’s best anime. Released in 2012, Kids on the Slope (Sakamichi no Apollon) marked ...

Shirakawa-go is known for its iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses featuring steep thatched roofs, engineered to endure heavy snow. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it highlights traditional Japanese culture ...

The Floating World” transports visitors to a time when Japan was emerging from the feudal era and modern cities were booming.

Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, has confirmed that three fatalities have been recorded following the outbreak of diphtheria in the state. Dr Oshiomhole made this known over ...

BENIN CITY—The Edo State House of Assembly, yesterday, summoned the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, to explain the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a traditional ruler ...

On a long trip away from home, some of the most memorable moments come from the hospitality of strangers. National Geographic ...

Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in ...

28 off-peak nights at the Hyatt Regency Cape Town. Sure, it's unlikely you'd book a 28-night stay at a single property, ... You can stay in Japan on points when you book four off-peak nights at the ...