Uneven integration of foreign residents in Japan highlights the need for comprehensive support, as under-resourced local ...

Modern Japan sounds like a sci-fi premise ... a rapidly aging northern prefecture known for its apple orchards. Per one study, Aomori is one of hundreds of Japanese towns at risk of disappearing ...

TOKYO, 18th April, 2025 (WAM) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 struck Japan’s Nagano Prefecture on Thursday, with no reports of casualties, damage, or tsunami warnings issued. According to ...

UDA, Japan: Uda community leader Yoshiji Misaki is doing a survey to gather data on abandoned homes in the rural city in Nara prefecture. Almost one in five houses in Uda are vacant homes ...

Fukushima prefecture, Japan, on Mar 11, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Kyodo) TOKYO: Japan's economy could lose as much as US$1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific ...

The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Japan’s favorite comfort food comes in various guises. Some ramen aficionados give top rank to Hakata ramen in Fukuoka for its combination of pork ...

On the northeastern tip of the island of Shikoku is Japan’s tiniest prefecture, Kagawa. It might be small, but only big adventures await travelers. Some of these include spectacular temples and ...

LINKS. Train stations connect to transport hubs with buses and taxis for a seamless travel experience, such as this one in Ofuna Station, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 23 ...

Felip or Ken of SB19 is truly a world-class performer! The P-pop star was among the performers at the D.U.N.K. Showcase in Yokohoma, Japan which happened on January 12 and 13. On X (formerly Twitter), ...

Japan issued a tsunami warning on Monday after ... tsunami warnings have been issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, the southwestern island of Kyushu and nearby Kochi Prefecture. Residents have been ...

Japan stands out as a unique destination due to its harmonious blend of tradition, innovation, natural beauty, and cultural experiences, its top diplomat says. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan to ...