There are so many great things to do in Japan. Here are some tips and tricks that could help get you through logistical challenges and enjoy...
Take Japan's iconic Mt Fuji and add running athlete Ruy Ueda as he climbs all four paths up and down the mountain in 10 hours for...
When you think of freeze-dried foods, you might imagine things like astronaut ice cream, fruit snacks or maybe, if you're a camper or a survivalist, meals...
Delicious, nutritious, fibrous, gluten-free, and vegetarian, could buckwheat play a role.in Nagano residents’ longest average life expectancy in Japan?
Whether it was by the food booths or within the crowd as everyone was headbanging or waving their arms along to the songs, people were just...
The Akutagawa Prize for up-and-coming authors was noteworthy this year due to the fact that all the nominees were women for the first time since 1935.
The all-time great wrestler takes over as the Miyagino stablemaster, replacing his mentor, who is retiring at age 65.
"I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever stage victory on the tour.
Kazuo Yokoyama’s ride became the first horse since Deep Impact in 2006 to triumph in both the Tenno Sho (Spring) and this race in the same...
Shikoku’s 88 temple-pilgrimage route has been drawing thousands of visitors every year. Since the pandemic the trail has gone quiet.