Shizuoka is home to Mount Fuji, an icon of Japan’s natural beauty. While the mountain is visible throughout most of Shizuoka Prefecture, it is best experienced by visiting towns like Gotemba and ...

An in-house hospital team here has developed a language app for foreign patients to prevent delays in medical care and avoid ...

The automotive manufacturer has unveiled its highly anticipated $10 billion “Woven City,” a futuristic, eco-friendly community in Shizuoka, Japan, where innovation will take center stage ...

The 63,000 affected homes account for 60 percent of all the households in Shimizu Ward. “We hope to restore the water supply within a week at most,” Shizuoka Mayor Nobuhiro Tanabe told ...

Spring – giant kites and green tea One of the most famous spring events held in Shizuoka is the 3-day-long Hamamatsu Festival (3rd – 5th May) which dates back over 450 years. The event sees ...

Part 2 of my vlog to Japan that includes Shizuoka where I learn about wasabi ... and I spend a little time in Nara before returning home. 🏯 New videos every Thursday and Saturday!

The idea was conceived by Takahito Kojima, 53, president of CSA Real Estate, as the number of the ... textiles traditionally woven in western Shizuoka prefecture, while others display plastic ...