For those looking to combine a love of Japan with a love of luxury, we introduce Shizuoka. Situated between Tokyo and Nagoya.

BDO UNIBANK, Inc. has expanded its partnership with Shizuoka Bank Ltd. to boost trade and investment with Japanese companies in the country. “The expanded partnership with Shizuoka Bank enables ...

Onsen (hot spring) culture traces back to ancient times. Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across Japan, different ...

Your first time in a Japanese bath can be tricky but don’t be discouraged as there is no greater example of literally immersing oneself in another culture than going to a Japanese onsen. Akita ...

NOTO PENINSULA – Soaking in the mineral-rich onsen hot spring water, I let out an involuntary sigh of bliss as the knots in my body loosen after a day of travel. Visiting an onsen is a favourite ...

Tokyo Gas is selling its 25% stake in an Eagle Ford shale gas project to Shizuoka Gas for $130 million. This deal marks Shizuoka Gas's first foray into the U.S. upstream natural gas sector.

Along the way, I also got to visit local producers—wasabi growers, farmers, and tea masters—and meet chefs shaping Shizuoka’s reputation as a dining destination. We began by the ocean, in the onsen ...