A strong earthquake originating in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture rocked the Tokyo metropolitan area at 9:08 a.m. on March 21, sparking concerns of landslides and delaying several ...
Amateur astronomers have a hunch that meteorite fragments remain from a huge fireball that shot across the Kanto region around Tokyo early June 29 and are asking the public to be on the lookout ...
Trains connect Asakusa station in Tokyo with Nikko and Kinugawa. A Nikko “All Area” pass (from £21) offers four days of unlimited rail and bus travel in the region, but you will need a car to ...
Whether you’re biking along verdant paths, seeking zen moments, or reconnecting with some of Japan’s stunning natural or cultural offerings, this region will leave you in awe. Tokyo draws ...
The 288-strong English contingent of Team GB came from all over the nation, but the region fielding the most athletes at Tokyo was London, at 52. Looking at individual sports, the majority of ...
An exhibition featuring a traditional bridal item from the Hokuriku region is being held in Tokyo to support the quake-hit Noto area in central Japan. The item, called "hanayome noren," or bride's ...