Storyline: The Japanese government is considering an early release of its rice reserves to address continuous price surges, farm minister Taku Eto said on Friday. A survey conducted by Teikoku ...

Chef Sakatsuji, who rushes to anywhere in Japan, with Kansai as the center ... The indoor pool is equipped with hydro jets and a hydro fountain for added relaxation and enjoyment (Image provided by ...

One of the prettiest places to see cherry blossoms in Japan is Kyoto! Many of the famous Kyoto cherry ... Flowering season is in early April and a fountain near the former boat entrance serves as a ...

For those with H2O-averse pets, the best cat water fountains can help make hydrating more enticing, providing fresh, flowing water around the clock to support their overall health. After ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...

We were driving through Shizuoka Prefecture, where I had been invited by the region’s tourism board, eager to showcase the natural beauty and outstanding produce of their home. As Japan’s tallest ...

Then the fruitiness appears, on lemons (juice + peels) and grapefruits. More sunflower oil. Also these light gin-like elements that I often have in Shizuoka, with light beer notes and a subtle ...

Not only do they have the Five Great Meals of Japan, but they also have Three Major Yakisoba noodles. These are Yokote Yakisoba of Akita Prefecture, Joshu Ota Yakisoba of Gunma Prefecture, and ...

Nintendo announced its next-generation video game console Thursday evening, providing the first official details of the successor to the hugely successful Switch, which was released almost eight ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

In this photo provided by Janice Wei, lava fountains from an eruption of Kilauea volcano on Wednesday, Jan., 15, 2025, in Hawaii. (Janice Wei/NPS via AP) In this photo provided by Janice Wei, lava ...

The trip gave the impression that Japan’s relations with China were on the mend. Iwaya indicated that Japan would be open to hosting a Japan-China-South Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in ...