Plum trees, also known as Japanese apricots, were first planted at Hanegi Park in the late 1960s, with more added during ...

As one of the largest cities in the world, at least by population, Tokyo’s seamless fusion of tradition and modernity couples ...

Hidden in the streets of Ueno’s Ameyoko Shopping District, Tokyo’s original black market is a street food paradise! 🍢🔥 From fresh sushi to sizzling yakitori and legendary seafood bowls, here are 10 ...

Tamotsu Shiiki, 58, a former member of the lower house, or House of Representatives, was found guilty of non-consensual fornication by the Tokyo District Court and sentenced to three years in ...

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 ...

The parents were later arrested. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has put the parents' disposition on hold regarding the case, and investigations are ongoing. According to the report ...

When you visit Japan in spring, enjoying the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is an absolute must! Here, we'll take you on a delightful journey through Tokyo's most renowned and awe-inspiring cherry blossom ...

Smoking outdoors remains allowed in some Tokyo districts. Japan's central and local governments earn a yearly total of around two trillion yen (US$13 billion) in cigarette tax revenue. The ...

Testing has begun on a self-driving transport service that will pick up passengers and run on public roads around Tokyo’s Odaiba district. Monet Technologies Inc., a joint venture including such ...

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions are ...