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

Enriching travel comes in many forms – and there are many ways for the travel sector, travellers and players to engage, ...

Enriching travel comes in many forms – and there are many ways for the travel sector, travellers and players to engage, ...

On your next visit to Japan, skip Tokyo and Kyoto in favor of the less touristy region of Hokuriku, where ancient craft and ...

With its laid-back seafaring culture and unique wildlife, the Yaeyama archipelago in Japan’s far southern Okinawa prefecture ...

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

In 2025, Japan had an estimated 36.19 million "elderly people," defined in the country as aged 65 and above, accounting for 29.4% of the total population -- a record high -- according to the Ministry ...

Japan's Gifu Prefecture offers a quieter travel experience away from the overtourism of major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Located two hours from Tokyo by bullet train, Gifu is known for its charming ...

Population decline is said to be one of Japan’s most pressing issues. What is the current situation in Oita Prefecture, and how do you view it? Yes, population decline is an extremely serious ...

Travelers wait in line for passport control at Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on April 11, 2025. (Mainichi/Tsukimi Goda) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government is ...

TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A city in western Japan plans to launch the country's third and largest data centre cluster with total power capacity of 3.1 gigawatts, a document showed, as the Asian nation ...

Aftershocks have been felt across Japan after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday. The quake has left at least 51 people injured, with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warning ...