Lane Pittman strutted into our hearts in 2025 (glorious locks flowing in his wake) and we downed tools and paid attention. The 18-year-old singer from Tamworth via Mt. Isa first came to prominence as ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

When was the first time you experienced snowfall? While I have walked on slippery, icy snow during my previous travels abroad ...

Who doesn't love a Japanese garden? The peace, harmony and beauty of these spaces is appealing to so many of us. Whether you've flown to the land of the rising sun to see the three great gardens or ...

Tokyo, Jan. 29 (Jiji Press)--The number of people who committed suicide in Japan fell to 20,268 in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline and the second-lowest level after 20,169 in ...

The 81st annual Plum Festival kicked off at Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka Prefecture on January 11. Atami Geisha also celebrated by giving a performance at the opening ceremony. The garden boasts 469 ...

On hot days, summer kimonos and yukata are also available to rent! 2. Kenroku-en Garden – Appreciate the Beauty of Each Season One of the ‘Three Great Gardens of Japan,’ Kenroku-en teems with ...

Japanese stock futures slid, with chip-related shares poised to extend Monday’s declines after concern over Chinese artificial-intelligence startup DeepSeek set off a selling spree in US tech ...

DeepSeek has become the most downloaded free app on Apple's iPhone. The fall in Japanese chip shares comes as Nasdaq futures dropped 1.62% during Asia trading hours. "Judging from the move in ...