The intensive 12-day campaigning season for a vote to be held on October 27 was formally set in motion by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — the quirky, 67-year-old LDP veteran who was elevated to the ...

After Beijing’s weekend stimulus update fell flat, global investors were left in a fog, but Wall Street charged ahead like a runaway train. The S&P 500 and Dow extended their blistering rally, setting ...

L ike any type of travel, touring isn’t just about ticking off a list of sights; it’s about connecting with a place – experiencing its landscapes, discovering its history and getting to know its ...

F rom gold-clad temples and the refined performance of geishas to giant Buddhas, neon-drenched skylines, Shinto shrines and Shinkansen bullet trains, Japan is a dazzling mix of ancient and modern.

Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers.

Though McDonald’s has been around in the U.S. since 1940, Japan didn’t welcome the fast food chain until 1971. Happy Meals were rolled out in 1979—called “Happy Sets” in Japan—and since then, they’ve ...

If you’re looking for ways to fully appreciate Japan’s unique culture when visiting Tokyo, then there are plenty of carefully ...

The train uses magnetic levitation (maglev) technology to get rid of friction and allow faster, quieter travel.

If Brandon Royval wasn't one of your favorite flyweight fighters already, he certainly should be after #UFCVegas98 ...

The South Korean historical drama ‘Uprising’ centers on Cheon Yeong, a young boy who is enslaved and made to suffer the ...

Ichibata Electric Railway in Shimane Prefecture has started an event that provides a hands-on train driver experience on real ...

Regular readers will know that I travel a lot, always with a preference for boats and trains and by air when necessary.