Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

The Japanese city is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning ...

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Embassy of Japan have partnered to enhance birth ...

Japan is considering a new system in which young officials from central government agencies split their time between Tokyo and regional areas to support small municipalities. The measure ...

MITO, Japan -- On a winter afternoon at JR Hitachi-Daigo Station located just north of Tokyo in Ibaraki prefecture, a bus ...

These Pokemon -themed manhole covers can be found across the entire country, from big cities to rural areas, depicting many ...

This Osaka Prefecture town has rejected free admission for its students to the Osaka-Kansai Expo, scheduled to open on April ...

The president and chairperson of Japanese network Fuji Television have resigned over a widening sex assault scandal linked to ...

Those planning a budget-friendly trip to Japan should consider using this method of transportation to save some money while ...

There are endless urban centers to visit in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto. To shift in a different direction from those two ...

An 11-year-old Turkish girl was mistakenly expelled from her elementary school here last fall after losing her residency ...