Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the ...

A Yuya Osako brace was not enough as two-time reigning champions Vissel Kobe were held to a 2-2 draw at Nagoya Grampus on Sat ...

Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation.

Japan’s passport ranks No. 2 globally, but only 17.5% hold one as the weak yen and domestic tourism limit travel abroad.

Ryokan hotels offer a glimpse into Japanese culture. Their tranquil locations are a wellness escape, perfect for relaxing ...

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Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood ...

An event combining kyogen traditional Japanese comic theater, an avatar robot and dancers was held at the Kawasaki Noh ...

More than 60% of the surgeries to remove organs from donors who were declared brain dead were concentrated on weekends and holidays in 2024, creating a staff and hospital bed shortage on those days, ...

ONOMICHI, Japan -- In late October, as the autumn leaves were turning yellow, I sat on the deck of a ferry crossing part of ...

Only around one in six Japanese citizens hold valid passports, fresh data shows, with the number of residents travelling ...

Only around one in six Japanese citizens hold valid passports, fresh data has shown, with the number of residents traveling ...