Asakusa lies in the Shitamachi area of Tokyo, which refers to the more traditional, working class part of the city. As such, Asakusa can be perceived as the old town of Tokyo. Here, you'll find ...

The USS Carl Vinson is conducting routine flight operations in the South China Sea, with the George Washington in Japan and the Nimitz in the Eastern Pacific.

Tokyo residents have used a chip card for transport, shopping, and budgeting, thanks to Japan's emphasis on technology and convenience.

Jan. 26, 2025, marks 325 years since the last great earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone. It’s a time to reflect on ...

Foreign visitors and other history-minded readers are flocking to Tokyo’s Kanda-Jinbocho area, which is considered ... (1603-1868), ukiyo-e prints, old maps, and materials related to “yokai ...

Tourism numbers are sky-high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials ...

Anisa Khalifa: And eight years ago, he got the opportunity to be a diplomat bridging North Carolina and the country he once called home. Although they aren’t typically paid, honorary consuls are real ...

For seafood lovers, there may be no better destination in Japan than Toyosu, which happens to be the largest fish market in ...

Objective To analyse injuries and illnesses during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Summer ... jurisdiction or area or of its authorities. Any such expression remains solely that of the relevant source and is ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Deer Valley, like several other ski destinations, undergoes crowd control measures. The mountain can reach capacity and sell ...

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda addressed the post-policy meeting press conference on Friday, explaining the reasons ...