While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...

Tanegashiman was formed in 1999 to promote Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. They have made over 300 appearances on the island and elsewhere to showcase the area’s attractiveness.

The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals. Authorities using drone cameras have yet to ascertain if the missing driver is inside the cabin.

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from crowds in 2025 If it felt like everyone you knew had been on holiday to Japan ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

Osaka is in the middle of a hotel boom leading up to the World Expo, which takes place between April and October 2025. One of the newest debuts in this Japanese por ...

The cliffs at Tōjinbō, in the Fukui Prefecture city of Sakai, are probably the most renowned in Japan. Up to 25 meters high, the columnar cliffs are a favorite setting for films and TV dramas ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...

Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated to 3.0% in December, the fastest annual pace in 16 months, data showed earlier on Friday, in a sign rising fuel and food prices continue to push up ...

At the start of the new year, nuclear chemists Hiromitsu Haba and Kouji Morimoto slide precisely 119 Japanese yen into the collection box at their local shrine. They are seeking good fortune in ...

Are you annoying everyone around you? Blocking the train with a big suitcase? Quit It! Here are 10 common mistakes tourists make in Japan. For those traveling to Japan for the first time, the research ...