Japan’s sidewalk restaurants, known as “yatai,” have almost entirely disappeared—except in Fukuoka, where they’ve undergone a ...

But it was during the pandemic's forced stillness, when the borders shut for three years, that I began venturing deeper into ...

Vinyl Delivery Service in east Tokyo’s Skwat Kameari Art Centre is spinning a new narrative for the traditional record store ...

SHIZUOKA, Japan (Bernama-Kyodo): A "pocket park" in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's smallest, measuring just 0.24 square metre with ...

Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach. Source: Ministry of Finance of Japan By The New York Times By ...

and soothing hot springs that rejuvenate both body and soul—the Izu Peninsula is truly a paradise of nature. Set off on a 2-day, 1-night road trip to fully immerse yourself in the charm of Izu.

The inaugural Para Swimming World Series meet in Fuji-Shizuoka, Japan had it all – fast timings, a new world record and breath-taking battles for medals. Topping eight podiums over the weekend, the ...

As the symbol and pride of Japan, Mt Fuji has naturally inspired numerous attractions around its home in the Yamanashi-Shizuoka region, all designed to offer breathtaking views of this majestic ...

Doi Chang, Thailand: Located at 4,500 feet above sea level, Doi Chang is a pink-hued paradise during cherry blossom season ... the Yeojwacheon Stream or hiking Bonghwangsan Mountain. Shizuoka, Japan: ...

It is a record for compensation of this kind, Japanese media said. Iwao Hakamada, left, speaks into a microphone held by his sister, Hideko, in Shizuoka, Japan, on Sept. 29 last year. Photo Jiji Press ...

The Kenyunjuku Karate School traveled from Omaha’s sister city of Shizuoka, Japan, for the event at B&B, where the groups traded karate and boxing knowledge. Joe Chapuran, a board member of the ...

Natsuko Sodeyama, a Shizuoka prefecture official, said: “There is no other mountain in Japan that attracts that many people in the span of just over two months. So some restrictions are ...