The upcoming Chuo Shinkansen is expected to reduce travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya from 1.5 hours to only 40 minutes.

The expressway is four lanes for almost its entire length and rises to an altitude of 1,015 metres above sea level.

From country outlines to continental and world maps, this geography quiz will put your map skills to the ultimate test. With 33 countries and 33 maps, each one is either flipped or rotated, ...

SAN DIEGO & TOKYO, January 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUVVE JAPAN K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; ("Nuvve Japan") today announced it has secured the rights to install and operate a grid-scale ...

Travelers who stray off the beaten path in Japan can find quiet moments in nature, fresh cuisine and immersive cultural experiences. I found my zen in Gifu Prefecture, an underrated gem in the ...

Japanese researchers are pushing quantum technology to the point where it can register unimaginably small disturbances, edging closer to instruments that could follow the subtle fingerprints of dark ...

Swordsmiths in central Japan have performed a New Year ritual to pray for safety and success this year. The Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum in the city of Seki, Gifu Prefecture, holds the Japanese ...

Last month, after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested her country could mobilize a military response if China tried to seize Taiwan, Beijing responded with angry statements and warplane ...

Japan’s ruling coalition has released its 2026 tax reform blueprint outlining a potential shift in how cryptocurrencies are treated under the country’s tax system, according to a CoinPost report.

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

TOKYO and GIFU, Japan — After a few days in Tokyo, I was ready to trade the bright lights and chaotic streets for a breath of fresh air and quaint villages. My longing to relax and slow down is ...

Travelers who stray off the beaten path in Japan can find quiet moments in nature, fresh cuisine and immersive cultural experiences. I found my zen in Gifu Prefecture, an underrated gem in the ...