Are you one of 40 million travelers expected to visit Japan soon, but want a place less touristy than Tokyo and Kyoto?

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more ...

Last month was the hatsugama (first tea gathering of the year) performed by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association at the Bellevue Children’s Academy in Bellevue, Washington.

Planning a trip to or in Japan? With all the new attractions and stunning heritage sites to add to your travel list, the options can be a bit overwhelming. Your array of choices can become even ...

The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry will designate in advance local governments that will dispatch relief ...

The aim of the policy is to enable local governments that will provide support, and the prefectures expected to receive help, to conduct joint disaster drills and other preparations.

The Anime Tourism Association released this year's list of "Anime Pilgrimage Sites People Should Visit", making the total number of such identified sites over 120 from over 100 di ...

Whether you’re planning a family getaway packed with activities for kids or looking for unique spots to entertain everyone in your group, Japan is the ultimate family-friendly destination. From ...

The Yokohama District Court has sentenced a 53-year-old man to 18 years in prison for killing a 55-year-old man at his (the victim’s) house in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 2022. The court on ...

Police in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, have arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act last November by driving aggressively, which resulted in obstructing an ambulance ...

Many international tourists choose this period to visit Japan and marvel at the spectacular beauty of the spring cherry blossoms competing in splendor. We've invited Ms. Mentaiko, a local, to share ...