The crack of the bat. The growing crescendo of cheers as the ball flew over the outfield fence. The flashing lights in ...

Every Pokémon fan’s childhood dream has come true: PokéPark Kanto, a sprawling Pokémon world, has come to life in Tokyo’s Yomiuri Land amusement park, complete with hundreds of life-sized Pokémon, two ...

After we've seen Super Mario and even the Minions immortalized at theme parks, I’ve always wondered why Pokémon hasn't received the same treatment. We all know Pokémon is massive. I imagine children ...

Cooking on trains takes custom kitchens, creative menus, and serious planning—here’s how chefs serve fresh meals on Amtrak, ...

Less crowded than other south-east Asian favourites, and with dinner for no more than £8, Vietnam is a favourite for guided tours ...

The UK-based tech company Vertical Aerospace touted its futuristic Valo aircraft, a four-seat electric vehicle designed to ...

From affordable family sun breaks to luxury safaris and epic adventures, these trips offer something for every traveller ...

After years steeped in the sacred silence of the shinkansen, a Japan Times staffer returns stateside and gets his sea legs ...

What’s it like to ride front row on one of Japan’s most refined limited express trains? With clear views into the driver’s ...

From yearly festivals to sprawling nature landscapes, these flowers in Japan prove that there’s more than just cherry ...

The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka ...

You do not have to climb Mount Fuji to appreciate it. Often it shows up when you least expect it, across a lake, above a town ...