The underrated Setouchi region of Japan is known for its sake distilleries, onsen culture, powerful history, scenic train rides, and year-round mild weather.

Black Box Diaries,” a documentary in which Japanese journalist Shiori Ito investigates her own sexual assault case and the barriers she faced in pursuing justice, has been screened ...

A Hello Kitty theme park in Japan is getting transformed into a luxury resort that combines Sanrio’s cute mascots with a ...

The magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, near the coastal city of Aomori with an epicenter about 30 miles ...

Tokyo is not just neon lights and bustling streets; there's a hidden charm waiting to be discovered for less than you might ...

Come with Jesse Ito, chef-owner of Royal Sushi and Izakaya and Dancerobot in Philadelphia, on a nine day tour through ...

A special bond that was formed between a museum security guard and a black cat that died last year continues to move countless people online. The feline called Ken-chan visited the Onomichi City ...

With more Americans than ever crossing oceans for their ski vacations, the Epic and Ikon passes are increasingly focusing expansion on Europe and Japan.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan's national sport.

WAKAYAMA – Nitama, who served as the second cat stationmaster at Kishi Station in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, passed away on Nov 20, Wakayama Electric Railway announced Nov 21. Her appetite had ...