Sanae Takaichi (pictured), president of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected prime minister in a Tuesday ...

Katsumi Sasazaki, a highly respected professional wrestling referee in Japan, has been killed in a bear attack. Sasazaki, 60, ...

In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking ...

While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...

Central Hokkaido deserves a spot on your Japan itinerary—here's where to stay, what to do, and where to eat while you're there.

The island's south has been transformed by a tourism boom that brought jobs and economic benefits, but also paved over and ...

Wakayama City lies in Japan's Kansai region, adjacent to Osaka. It is well connected: the site is a 30-minute drive from ...

Explore Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, offering a unique blend of island life, rich culture, and stunning natural ...

On October 9, Human Rights Watch with Tokyo-based Human Rights Now and Peace Boat held an event at the Japanese Diet to press ...

Kinugawa Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture is a relaxing hot spring town surrounded by forested valleys and mountain views. Just two hours north of Tokyo, it’s famous for its soothing mineral-rich waters, ...

MGM Osaka, a JPY28 billion ($3.92 billion) joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Japan’s Orix Corporation, is scheduled to open in 2030. The project will feature Japan’s first legal ...

The famed snow sports gathering with huge jumps and first-ever tricks will appear at Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU in April 2026.