En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...

A picture-perfect village in Japan is staying alive with a population of just one person. Discover the story behind this ...

A small plant-eating deer species that rarely draws much attention in Japan is now a major source of concern after an explosion in the population in the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture.

Similarly, in Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost region, cherry blossoms bloom as early as mid-January. Some of the popular ...

Have you ever tasted a dessert that dissolves in your mouth with the first bite? Mizu Shingen Mochi is a true masterpiece of ...

If you’re chasing the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan, Kawazu should be at the top of your list. This charming town in the Izu Peninsula is the birthplace of the Kawazu Sakura, one of the first ...

Among them is Kawazu town, situated on the Izu Peninsula coast ... or 'sakura', symbolizes the transient nature of life. This concept, known as “mono no aware” in Japanese, reflects on the brief yet ...

A historic building that was once the home of a mining magnate is now open for business as an upscale guesthouse here.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...