Nagano, Japan offers seemingly endless opportunities to enjoy year-round nature activities and tour historic routes. TravelAge West sat down with Shuichi Abe, Governor, Nagano Prefecture, to ...

In "Impressions of Japan," novelist William Faulkner reflects on his experiences during a visit to Japan in 1955. He ...

Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan just a train ride away from Tokyo, offers all kinds of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Although it’s not far from Tokyo, Nagano is a ...

As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual crowded hotspots. I’ve been on ...

Tuna cuttings, legendary eel bowls, and hidden omakase restaurants. There's no shortage of things to do in Tsukiji.

A tropical depression in the East China Sea is forecast to approach the Kyushu region in southwest Japan toward Monday, ...

Japan has one of the lowest rates of gun violence in the world. There were more than four firearm homicides in the U.S. per 100,000 people during 2019, compared to almost zero in Japan.

Search efforts continue in Japan following deadly typhoon 01:55. Nagano, Japan — The toll of death and destruction from a typhoon that tore through central and northern Japan climbed Tuesday, as ...