Even before the Osaka-Kansai Expo formally opens on April 13, the host region will open its own Kansai Pavilion just outside ...

TOKYO -- As Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka draw the bulk of international tourists in Japan, cities in the western part of the country are teaming up to attract visitors ahead of the opening of Expo 2025 this ...

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In many parts of the country, you can expect to hear a decent level of English. So, if you’re traveling alone, this language ...

From the sounds of a sizzling grill to the intoxicating aroma of exotic spices, food markets seduce everyone from the food ...

When I retired two years ago from UC San Diego at age 80, I was living in a world totally transformed from my 30s. The ...

One of the biggest concerns of urban population is congested roads. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2024, here are the ...

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

Although fast food restaurants, including McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Starbucks, and more, usually attract customers with ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

We found restaurants (and one amazing sausage stand) in stations in Paris, New York, Kyoto and beyond, where travelers can ...

Many people consider dessert to be a luxury — it’s decadent, caloric, indulgent, and frequently very, very chocolatey. But ...