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Japan has recorded its hottest day on record, the latest example of extreme weather to focus attention on climate change.
Just a short subway ride away, Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and is the perfect day trip from Tokyo. Here's what to eat, see, and do there.
Yokohama, Japan, a city located about 20 miles south of Tokyo, strikes a balance between vibrant food and culture, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature.
Special Supplements / ArtsJP vol.6 The Best of Japan Tokyo shines bright as a city gaining attention for groundbreaking opera collaborations Working to grow audiences through international ...
Tokyo, Japan’s sprawling metropolis, is a city of contrasts: neon-lit skyscrapers tower over historic temples, sleek Michelin-starred omakase restaurants are sandwiched by late-night ramen bars ...
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a ...
TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power even as he vowed to ...
Just an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura has Zen temples, scenic hikes, beaches, and a thriving food scene. Here's what you need to know before you visit.
He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and ...
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a ...
Kōtoku-in, selected by Travel + Leisure as one of Japan’s most stunning temples, is one of the biggest tourist draws in town, thanks to its 36-foot-tall bronze statue of Amitābha Buddha from ...
A colossal earthquake has sent shockwaves across the Pacific, triggering a tsunami that has already reached the shores of ...