The latest to open are Pizzeria Vincenzo Capuano by Vincenzo Capuano, ranked No 12 on last year’s 50 Top World Artisan Pizza ...

Japan is known for its hot springs; Nagato Yumoto is a lesser-known town to visit for relaxation in the steamy waters.

Japan’s cruise market is set to expand as more Japanese companies place orders for new ships, which are all expected to enter ...

I have a thing for ferries. Not the stomach-churning Devon to France crossings as a kid in the UK, bunged in the back of a ...

Channel your inner samurai and visit these remarkable castles in Japan, from Osaka to Nagasaki and right across the land.

From visiting a rural onsen to losing yourself in under the neon lights of an arcade, these are the best experiences in Japan ...

Japan’s flower season isn’t over after sakura. Discover wisteria, tulips, and more from April to May across Tokyo, Kyoto, and ...

Trying to figure out the best ... Aomori. Sure, it's sticky and off season, but it’s also when Japan bursts into technicolour with matsuri (festivals) featuring fireworks, dancing, and yukata (summer ...

The residents of Aomori city, who live in the world's snowiest city, show us how. 15 House Republicans – a group large enough to turn the tide in any vote – warn Trump about Social Security ...

The best places to stay ... the country’s local food culture is at izakayas, or Japanese pubs. At Tsugaru Joppari Isariya Sakaba in Aomori City, diners sit around a C-shaped counter eating ...

HIROSAKI, Aomori ... The best time to view the "hana-ikada" -- a phenomenon where fallen petals float on the moat's surface -- is anticipated to be from April 26 to 28. (Japanese original ...

I visited Aomori city, the snowiest city in the world to show you what life is like there. In part 1 you'll see how Aomori keeps its streets clear with its massive amount of snow plows ...