We ventured out of the hotel in search of some dinner, only to find ourselves in another bar (whoops!) This time, the ...

The Nankai Trough, an oceanic trench in the Pacific, stretches off the coast of Shizuoka Prefecture to Kyushu over about ... If residents have a road map for the future, money and time will ...

We were standing in the open, wood-paneled kitchen of Mirukashi Salon, a hyper-seasonal culinary retreat set in the hilly ...

The state has set up detours for the Route 80 closure in Wharton. But sometimes Waze or Google Maps have other ideas.

Japan is considering deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu as part of the country's efforts to acquire "counterstrike capabilities" to hit enemy targets in the event of an emergency, government ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

Live coverage on KTLA 5, KTLA+ and KTLA.com begins at 6 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. View an interactive map of the road closures below. Tap here for full screen. Hosted by the McCourt Foundation ...

The tree-lined Omotesandod neighborhood of Tokyo—known as the Champs-Elysees of Tokyo—is a hub for luxury fashion, upscale shops, and trendy cafes. Photograph by David Guttenfelder, Nat Geo ...

Beppu’s many geothermal hot spots are sometimes called the “seven hells.” Located in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu has the most springs in the country, with nearly 5000 registered. Travel writer ...

The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan reached over 3.7 million as of the end of 2024, up 10.5 percent from a year before and hitting a record high for the third straight year, according to ...