On this particular day in December, I’m in front of Matsue Castle, when a starling murmuration swirls over my head and thunder sounds once. I’m in the middle of listening to a ghost story ...

From Hokkaido's pristine powder-snow peaks to the neon-lit drinking warrens of downtown Osaka, inbound tourists are flocking ...

Multiple station staff collect train tickets at JR Tottori Station ticket gates as crowds of students and office workers head home, in the city of Tottori on Feb. 20, 2025. (Mainichi/Naoki ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

TOTTORI—Donning a matching gold “kabuto” headpiece to the one gifted to U.S. President Donald Trump made a Japanese political leader here feel empowered to start issuing his own executive ...

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The first property that needed his immediate attention and protection was the castle known as Castle Island or McDermott’s Castle, which is located out in the middle of Lough Key itself.