By Jinggoy I. SalvadorIt’s springtime, and one of the most awaited phenomena in Japan transpires. The cherry blossoms trumpet ...

Cold rain fell in the Kanto region on Friday, bringing temperatures back down to early April levels. According to the Japan ...

Shobai is a Japanese term that refers to the act of enjoying plum blossoms in full bloom. The plum blossom season in Japan ...

Japan needs to revise its disinformation countermeasures by focusing on domestic disinformation, collaborating with other ...

The 2021 crop of government stockpiled rice is expected to sell for around 1,800 yen ($12.50) per 5 kilograms when it hits ...

The employment rate for March 2025 graduates of higher educational institutions stood at 98% as of April 1, the second ...

Just about an hour from Tokyo, Chiba offers the perfect escape for a day trip filled with delicious discoveries. This coastal prefecture is known not only for Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland, but ...

Fukaya negi (深谷ネギ) is a variety of leek grown in the Fukaya region of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Known for its sweet and mild ...

The Defense Force's First Division is the strongest team in Japan, but is it strong enough to beat Kaiju No. 9?

It was 7 a.m. On the shrine grounds, the chirping of birds mixed with the sound of bamboo rakes scratching the sandy earth.

Go off the tourist track and into the heart of Japan. Here are 10 hidden gems to visit in Japan, according to a local.