Imo kenpi is a traditional Japanese sweet snack made from thinly sliced sweet potatoes that are deep-fried and then coated in ...

On the rural islands of Nagasaki a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of ...

The Asian ally is reportedly considering lending its technological capabilities to the missile-defense project in hopes of ...

On the rural islands off the coast of Japan, a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links ...

Modern Japan sounds like a sci-fi premise ... a rapidly aging northern prefecture known for its apple orchards. Per one study, Aomori is one of hundreds of Japanese towns at risk of disappearing ...

TOKYO, 18th April, 2025 (WAM) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 struck Japan’s Nagano Prefecture on Thursday, with no reports of casualties, damage, or tsunami warnings issued. According to ...

UDA, Japan: Uda community leader Yoshiji Misaki is doing a survey to gather data on abandoned homes in the rural city in Nara prefecture. Almost one in five houses in Uda are vacant homes ...

Fukushima prefecture, Japan, on Mar 11, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Kyodo) TOKYO: Japan's economy could lose as much as US$1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific ...

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 ...

On the northeastern tip of the island of Shikoku is Japan’s tiniest prefecture, Kagawa. It might be small, but only big adventures await travelers. Some of these include spectacular temples and ...

LINKS. Train stations connect to transport hubs with buses and taxis for a seamless travel experience, such as this one in Ofuna Station, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 23 ...