Meiji Torii (credit: Randy Yagi) As the political and cultural center of Japan, Tokyo is not only the capital and largest city of the Land of the Rising Sun, it's also among the world's most ...

The Tokyo metropolitan area is home to over 37 million people, making it the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It accounts for more than a quarter of Japan’s total population. Tokyo became ...

Japan has recorded its hottest day on record, the latest example of extreme weather to focus attention on climate change.

Kamakura has a long history—in the 12th century, it served as the de facto capital of Japan's first shogunate government. Even after power shifted to Tokyo, it remained a favorite retreat among ...

Discover Tokyo, Japan, through Irish’s lens, and see why this city should be your next adventure. Savor the flavors of Tokyo When it comes to seamless cultural immersion, Tokyo―a bona fide ...

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 ...

There are a lot of ways humanity is readying itself for the effects of climate change, but in Japan, they’re digging. They are tunneling a massive 42-foot-wide cavern that will eventually ...

It sounds like a story ripped from the parody-filled pages of The Onion, but some Japanese lawmakers really do want to build a "backup city" that would take over the functions of Tokyo, including ...

At least 40 specially made exceptional timepieces were presented on opening day of Patek's Grand Exhibition "Watch Art" Tokyo 2023. You can still visit the show.

Kim Kardashian/Instagram "Train Rides to the bamboo forest in Kyoto," the reality star wrote on Instagram during her trip to Japan in April. The mom of four rode the bullet train from Tokyo to ...

Tokyo reported its highest-ever daily number of new coronavirus cases on Tuesday as the Olympic Games continued in the city, under strict protection protocols. The Japanese capital, which is under ...