Another Jewish community was established in the port of Nagasaki. In fairly short order, the Russo-Japanese War and the Great ...

The map below shows the location of Kyoto and Tokyo. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between ...

Japan's Imperial Household Agency has overhauled its website. Its new features include 360-degree views of the palace ...

A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ways ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

The incident caused cancellations and delays on the Gakkentoshi Line, affecting about 150 passengers. Read more at ...

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, ...

An amalgamation of three smaller areas – Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi –Yanesen oozes a cool, bohemian old Tokyo atmosphere. It’s ...