Akashi Park has long been celebrated as one of Japan’s top cherry blossom viewing destinations. Just 15 minutes from Kobe and ...

We’ve spent 5 weeks traveling around Japan in the spring and fall seasons, and during both trips we made sure to visit Nara ...

Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Daichi Kamada, left, celebrates with teammates, Takefusa Kubo, center, and Kaoru Mitoma, right ...

The small platform at Motojuku Station was immersed in more cherry trees, and just before the train arrived at Mizunuma Station, the view popped into color from the many cherry and peach blossoms at ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani speaks to reporters at a March 14, 2025, press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. (Mainichi/Kentaro Ikushima) TOKYO -- Influenced by Los Angeles Dodgers ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

But now, a new contender has emerged. Park in Japan claims title of 'World's Smallest Park' A park in Nagaizumi Town, Japan, has now claimed the title of "World's Smallest Park." It measures just ...

The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Japan’s favorite comfort food comes in various guises. Some ramen aficionados give top rank to Hakata ramen in Fukuoka for its combination of pork ...

‘Jhoda’ and ‘Sama Chako Sama Chako Ahiwa Hey’ are the two plays selected from Nepal. ‘Kandata and Shakuntala’ from Japan and Nepal, ‘Aboriginal Cry’ and ‘Tamasha’ from India, ‘Mo Chou Mo Chou’ from ...

The latest: Rock star movie producer is big in Japan, group shows off moods ... fronted by Japanese singer Koshi Inaba. The duo had to cancel their last tour in 2020 due to the pandemic, but they ...

Olivia Palamountain reports A new, nature-immersive theme park called Junglia Okinawa will open in Japan on July 25 this year, in the heart of Okinawa's Yambaru Forest, an area partially recognised as ...