TOKYO – A “pocket park” in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the world’s smallest, measuring only 0.24 sq m with space for just ...

SHIZUOKA—Long the top tea-growing prefecture in Japan, Shizuoka has been surpassed by Kagoshima, dropping into second place for the first time since record-keeping began in 1959. For many years ...

TRAVIS JAPAN 2025 TOUR DATES: Apr 5 - Ecopa Arena - Shizuoka, Japan Apr 6 - Ecopa Arena - Shizuoka, Japan May 4 - Osaka Castle Hall - Osaka, Japan May 5 - Osaka Castle Hall - Osaka, Japan May 6 ...

The Dubai Fountain is one of the most iconic and recognisable attractions in the emirate, but it will be closed for the majority of the year while major upgrades are carried out. While the world’s ...

TOKYO (AP) — A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan’s Mount Fuji last ... phone and other belongings left behind, Shizuoka prefectural police said.

The Golden Standard of Timekeeping NIST-F4 is a cesium fountain clock, which is considered the cream of the crop — there are fewer than 20 of its kind operating in the entire world. Fountain clocks ...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu ...

Don’t expect to see the waterworks anytime soon at Point State Park. The majestic fountain that marks the confluence of Pittsburgh’s three iconic rivers won’t be turned on until 2026 ...

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp said Tuesday that automated teller machines were unavailable at 50 locations, mainly in Hyogo and Osaka prefectures in western Japan, due to a system failure. The cause of ...

Arguably Bermuda’s most successful artist, Desmond Fountain’s sculptures are on display worldwide. He has been commissioned to create sculptures in Bermuda, Europe, North America and even as ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

Mostly sunny with a high of 73 °F (22.8 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 1 to 6 mph (1.6 to 9.7 kph). The ...