With round eyes and small round ears, it's easy to understand how many fans from all corners of Japan and beyond come to see these cute-looking...
A decommissioned Japanese train built to withstand snowy, icy winters is getting a new lease on life as travel with a feel of luxury in tropical...
When fall comes and cold temperatures set in, a patchwork of brilliant colors is slowly moving from the peak into the valley.
Twitter user and train enthusiast R.Münchener transports readers to The Shihoro Line in Hokkaido, reclaimed by nature for some truly magical scenery.
Have you seen fields of 60,000 species of lavender of different shades of purple? Visitors can see this beautiful sight in Hokkaido.
The Week is a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of views from Japan on the latest in geopolitics, people, and new frontiers...
Sergey Mironov didn’t explain what he meant by the “lessons of World War II” but the insinuation was clear: Defy Russia and you will suffer.
The former outfielder has a flair for the dramatic and says he's ready to try a few new things to bring the fans back.
For those who want to extend their cherry blossom season, sakura season in Hokkaido starts around the end of April in Hakodate. It then proceeds to...
On November 18, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 493 new COVID-19 patients. This is a worrying development, and the highest number ever recorded in Japan’s capital...
The waitress balances two ice cream cones in metal holders and hands them over. “Shadow Queen” is purple and tastes of berries with a hint...
Soup curry is a Hokkaido favorite. But reports that Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga lost 14 kilo by eating “a morning soup curry diet” has...