China is ramping up its military actions and raising tensions in the Nansei Islands. Japan is bolstering its presence in ...

Vietnam's foreign ministry published a map defining its baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin, where it shares a maritime border with China, which it said on Friday was to help protect and enforce its ...

Experience the architectural diversity of Osaka, featuring iconic structures by renowned Japanese and international architects.

Are you one of 40 million travelers expected to visit Japan soon, but want a place less touristy than Tokyo and Kyoto?

As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US. The Japanese firm's $14.9bn (£12bn) takeover was blocked by President Joe Biden on national ...

local governments in Japan are rapidly moving to introduce accommodation taxes. According to local media, including the Asahi Shimbun, Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture, central Honshu ...

Cherry blossom hotspots can be found in over 1,000 locations across Japan, so choosing just one best place is tough. Cherry blossoms blooming around Osaka Castle. Osaka has a delightful mix of cherry ...

An aerial view of a large sinkhole that swallowed a truck and a man at an intersection in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture on January 30, 2025.

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from N to NNW at 8 to 10 mph (12.9 to 16.1 kph). The overnight low will be 36 °F (2.2 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 52 °F (11.1 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 ...

Known for its rural villages and natural scenery, the Kiso Valley is truly worth a visit. Join Xin Li as he explores this scenic area of Central Japan. I’ve always been drawn to the quiet corners of ...

The iconic "Doctor Yellow" Shinkansen train of Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Tokai, has completed its final track inspection before retirement. The other Doctor Yellow train, owned by West ...

Here’s how it works. Apple Maps is one of the strongest navigation apps out there, despite it's rocky start. Having Apple Maps on your iPhone right out of the box makes it one of the most ...