In the forests of eastern Taiwan, a team of scientists set out to answer a question that has puzzled archaeologists for ...

Planning your first trip to Japan? These essential travel tips cover everything from etiquette to apps—what to know before ...

S ummer in Yanagawa is all about contemporary art. The works of 30 contemporary artists will be displayed across eight historically and culturally significant venues in Yanagawa City. Visitors can ...

A strong earthquake jolted Nagano Prefecture on Friday night, registering up to lower 5 on the shindo seismic scale to 7. The quake, with an estimated magnitude of 5.0, occurred at around 8:19 p.m ...

Tosaka ensures he sources the best sushi Tokyo can offer, with the freshness and quality of the sushi ingredients served at our establishment matching those of high-end sushi restaurants.

Rinko Endo, age 49, of Tokyo, Japan, passed away on March 4th, 2025 in her home in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Rinko was born on May 27th, 1975 in Nagano, Japan to Yukio and Miho Endo and grew up in Tomiya, … ...

After some research, we opted for the premium Gran Class. Our two tickets aboard the Kagayaki train from Tokyo to Nagano cost 34,480 yen, or about $230. Standard seats would've been closer to $55 ...

On February 25, the TDLC visited Nagano City to meet with Mayor Kenji Ogihara and Deputy Mayor Daiki Matsuyama. Located in the heart of Honshu, Nagano is a compact city with a population of about ...

Japanese Cherry Blossom season is symbolic of Japan’s cultural beliefs. This guide to Japan’s Cherry Blossom is updated with ...

One person died and two others were injured in a knife attack Wednesday night outside a train station in Nagano in central Japan, and police were looking for a suspect who fled, authorities said ...

It was perfect and gave us a taste of what makes Japan so great without intense crowds or logistical hassles. Days 1-2: Acclimatizing in Tokyo Adust to Japan after you land.

A mischievous Yakuza / Like a Dragon fan has tricked Google Maps into including the video game series' iconic Millennium Tower Rooftop as a tourist attraction in its real world Tokyo map.