Highly infectious, measles causes high fever and rash and can be fatal in severe cases. The Japanese government is urging the public to get vaccinated.
As Ishikawa tackles the devastation on the Noto Peninsula, visitors are being invited back to favorite tourist spots in the southern part of the prefecture.
Aoba killed 36 talented animators at Kyoto Animation studio. Society must ensure that criminals like him face the gravity of their actions and prevent copycats.
Expect cherry blossoms in Tokyo as early as March 23 and full bloom on March 30, says the Japan Meteorological Corporation in its first forecast.
Newlyweds from Melbourne share the top moments from their 16-day winter honeymoon, starting with the bustling cities of Fukuoka, Osaka, and Kyoto.
70% of visitors to Japan stay in Greater Tokyo, Osaka (including Kyoto), and Nagoya. Measures to spread out tourists and protect residents are urgently needed.
In 1868, during the turbulent Bakumatsu era, two assailants attempted to murder Sir Harry Parkes by hacking their way through the procession with their swords.
The mayhem during the recent holiday and typhoon could have been prevented if the Shinkansen and connecting rail systems had been flexible in crisis management.
"More than ever we must work together with the international community to face today's challenges," said PM Kishida at the World War II remembrance ceremony.
Typhoon Lan is set to hit the central island of Honshu, affecting Kobe, Osaka, and Nagoya, among others. Find out about past disruptions and lessons learned.
Anyone can join summer festivals for free, but for foreign visitors and others who want more, local communities are offering premium seats with extra benefits.
A pillar of Japan's now-thriving indie game scene, the BitSummit expo made a full post-pandemic return in Kyoto, attracting a record 23,789 visitors.