Many closed-down “sento” public bathhouses across Japan have been reborn as cafes or even “izakaya” pubs. But a few are now ...

As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual crowded hotspots. I’ve been on ...

The average price of land in Japan rose 2.7 percent in 2025, the fourth straight year it has climbed and the fastest pace of ...

The author speaks on the Nagano Prefecture town's unique positioning between Japan and the West, literary tradition and ...

A tropical depression in the East China Sea is forecast to approach the Kyushu region in southwest Japan toward Monday, ...

There’s not much shogun-era history left in Japan but Matsumoto, north-west of Tokyo, is a great place to relive samurai rule ...

Authorities have evacuated dozens of people from remote islands in southern Japan that have been shaken by over 1,700 tremors in recent weeks.

Nagano Prefecture for Adventure Instead of skiing in the more well-known town of Niseko, try Hakuba or Nozawaonsen in the Nagano Prefecture for an underrated experience.

Climate change, fewer hunters and shrinking habitats are causing the animals to venture into human territory, naturalist says ...

Demand from inbound tourists and Tokyo commuters drove the five biggest year-on-year land-price increases in Japan.

One-Eyed Flashback' has been set for a Singapore release, with the sleuthing adventure hitting theatres this September.