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Explore Ōta City (Ōta-ku), a lesser-known district in Tokyo, Japan, in this immersive 4K walking tour. Wander through ...
Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...
Yasukuni Shrine’s annual Mitama Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s largest Obon festivals. First held in 1947, the festival is best known for its 30,000 lanterns: 10,000 large lanterns light the ...
Japan's weather agency said an earthquake that rattled small islands in the country's southwest on Saturday was in no way ...
One wonders what Steve Prefontaine would have thought about two wonder women setting world records at distances Pre prized.
Though it runs from July 4 to 8, the best time to visit the Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri is over the July 5-6 weekend, when local businesses put out stalls and hold parades and street performances.
A-List travel advisor and Japan specialist Mark Lakin shares a list of under-the-radar cities, neighborhoods, and experiences for every type of traveler.
President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial U.S. allies in Asia.