Commuting and sightseeing along the Nagoya to Takayama route just became a cultural experience as new train cars include exhibition spaces for local crafts.
For the first time in two years pilgrims run up the 200 stone steps at Kimiidera, Wakayama wishing for good luck in the new year.
An increasing number of people in Japan seek comfort from dogs and cats as they spend long hours at home.
The illumination began on November 6, 2021, and the best time to see it ー and autumn colors in other parts of the region ー will...
Japan has claimed three out of the four gold medals available in the sport so far, with the men’s park final set to take place on...
Premium Japan celebrates the super creative restaurant scene in Asia with a deeper look at Japan’s best, along with a sneak peek at the up-and-coming challengers.
The Gunma Crane Thunders, winners of 26 straight games, are the hottest team among the 36 combined clubs in the B. League's first and second divisions.
Local organizers have unveiled plans for how they'll tackle the COVID-19 pandemic during the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics next summer. In a 54-page report, which...
Around the world the arrival of autumn has been accompanied by economic instability due to COVID-19. Many countries, including Japan, have provided financial support to...
Bunpuku, a mixed-breed dog has a mysterious capacity for knowing when residents are approaching the end of life, and for staying by their side during their...
Japan marked July 24, the date the 2020 Tokyo Olympics would have started, with the grim news that, one year away from the start of...
“How is Japan handling the coronavirus?” That was the question my friends here in the United States asked me over the past month, and I...