A sudden disruption on the Matsushima Ariake Road has caught the attention of local commuters and travelers alike. As of March 28, 2023, a significant traffic stoppage has occurred near the Komiyama ...

AMAKUSA, Kumamoto Prefecture—The unlikely friendship ... by missionaries from Italy and other countries. As missionary activities were banned in Japan and Christians faced persecution, many ...

TOKYO (AP) — Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents ...

The National Cherry Blossom Festival — and others — are hitting the ground running with a variety of events happening across ...

KUMAMOTO—An increasing number of marathoners ... According to fans, one of the attractions of these sandals is that there is no risk of sore toes or blackened toenails. Another is that they ...

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has formally activated a new coastal missile unit in Ōita Prefecture, marking a significant ...

New China lineup offers exciting itineraries from Shanghai and Hong Kong, including new destinations and immersive cultural experiences.

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Trans Day of Visibility will take on new meaning this year. All over the country, the trans community has been under attack, and even a queer stronghold like New York City has suffered the impacts ...

Temple Square's multi-block, 35-acre plaza is home to nearly 20 attractions related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's anchored by the towering Salt Lake Temple – where ...

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners the most attention. In fact, it's routinely referred to simply as "The ...