According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 47 inches of snowfall occurred during a 12-hour period on Monday in Obihiro, ...

Residents in Japan’s northern city of Obihiro woke on Tuesday (February 4) morning to find their vehicles buried under thick snow and streets covered in white after weather officials said a ...

As with other sakura spots in northern Japan, the cherry blossom season in Akita is later than in Tokyo and Kyoto. It typically starts in mid-April and lasts until early May. However, the exact timing ...

World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose has said that the Japanese economy is expected to "deliver healthy growth" over the next two years driven by increased consumption backed by rising wages.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

In late December Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi visited China, where he took part in a series of meetings with his counterpart Wang Yi and other Chinese officials. The trip gave the ...

Seasonal events and attractions are some of the best things about Japan. Even though February is still cold ... Bookworm Chia-chi also recommends checking out the library, which also doubles as a ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

In Japan, festivals come alive with vibrant energy and delicious smells. Japanese street foods, called yatai, line the streets, tempting passersby with colorful displays and mouthwatering aromas.

StarPlus is the University Library online search tool, designed to allow you to search, find and read the Library’s print and online collections. The Information Commons will once again be hosting an ...

The ministry worker had left behind the files and his laptop during a five-hour night out. The Japanese prime minister gets much needed reassurances that his country is still America's top ally.

But Junya Dohi, 26, had a different idea: Why not start a library? Then he imagined it would ... perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.