Renowned for picturesque sand dunes, laid-back hot springs resorts, the hometowns of popular manga artists and one of western Japan’s highest mountains, Tottori (Japan’s least-populated prefecture) is ...

Two key members of the Ghost of Yotei development team have revealed it features the biggest map of any open-world game that ...

Japan's falling population is owed, in part, to a spike in the success of women in the workforce. A greater percentage of ...

Big Lots announced it will reopen 55 stores on May 1, with 219 locations reopening by June. The company had closed several ...

When most people think of yakitori, they think of grilled chicken skewers in izakaya and other restaurants. But Tokoyo no Naganakidori, a yakitori restaurant that recently opened in Tokyo’s ...

Nagano (長野) is one of Japan’s top travel spots, known for its seasonal beauty, stunning mountains, and rich history and ...

The quake, with an estimated magnitude of 5.0, occurred at around 8:19 p.m. at a depth of about 10 kilometers.

Background Japan’s ‘Health Japan 21’ initiative targets a reduction in adult smoking prevalence to 12% by 2032. This study ...

One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern ...

Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...

The nearby Noshiro Basketball Library and Museum that displays “Slam Dunk”-related items attracted 589 foreign tourists in fiscal 2023, or 5.5 times more than in fiscal 2019.