Kanako, a maiko from Miyagawacho, Kyoto, does the ceremonial first pitch in Koshien Baseball Stadium on May 22, 2019. The weather in Japan is...
Japan’s plan to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup means sports fans from around the world will be visiting, presenting an opportunity to train the...
Osaka Metro Southern Harbor Port Town Line ‘Neutram’ trains are lined up in the Nakafuto railyard, Suminoe District, Osaka City. (Photo by Kenji Suzuki; Canon EOS...
On March 29, the Kansai Tourism Bureau unveiled its new tourist information website aimed at helping the growing number of visitors coming to Japan. With more...
With the slight chill which has come following the full bloom on April 7, the cherry blossom season is set to last a little...
Many visitors to Japan make it a point to see Kyoto and Tokyo. But just next door to Osaka, not far from Kyoto and an...
As celebrations for Girl’s Day on March 3 drew to a close, you might be guessing that a celebration for male children wouldn’t be far...
Source: At Press Gudetama, a very relatable character, is an egg who likes to laze around. His creators, Sanrio, are famously responsible for Hello Kitty...
Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura and the Governor of Osaka Prefecture Ichiro Matsui have big plans to put the city of Osaka on the map,...
Shortly after their triumphant appearance at Fuji Rock Festival in July 2018, Scottish band Chvrches surprised fans in Japan and everywhere else by recording...
Ramen restaurants (ramenya in Japanese) both at home and abroad are more popular than ever! The Michelin Guide helped — or perhaps it would...
Despite the blistering cold at this time of year in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological News Agency has released its prediction of the 2019 schedule...