Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are some of the top tourist destinations in western Japan. To easily get around this area during your ...

Tokyo officially took the title from Osaka for Japan’s longest shopping district, also known as shotengai, by connecting a ...

Kyoto may be best known for its sakura, or cherry blossoms, but for my money, fall is the best time to visit the ancient ...

While in Kyoto it was almost unchanged around Kiyomizudera temple, it increased by about 10 percent around the Arashiyama district. The Asahi Shimbun interviewed people around JR Osaka Station on Jan.

IWAKUNI, Yamaguchi Prefecture--Tennis fans hope that a lucky charm carried by Naomi Osaka during her championship run in the Australian Open can also help them lift their games to the heavens.

Deep in the mountains of northern Wakayama Prefecture, nestled in stately tall trees, sits one of the most important Buddhist ...

Nobody understands this situation better than the Noma-trained vegan chef. Chef Aaron has been vegan for the majority of his ...

Hilton announced the opening of two new hotels in Japan, a move that shows its drive to expand its presence in the country.

Japan is the ideal honeymoon destination for newlyweds who want a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, according to RSVP journalist ...

Universal Studios Japan, operated by USJ LLC, is expanding the popular SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, which has been visited by many ...

People who are unable to travel to the World Expo in Osaka next year may still be able to experience the global event — through the eyes of remote-controlled, human-sized robots. The World Expo ...