One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern ...

TOKYO — Japan on Monday activated a new military command that will take operational control of all three of its armed forces, as the country bolsters its defense posture amid rising regional ...

Cherry trees in Tokyo have begun to bloom in stunning shades of pink, marking the onset of spring in Japan. Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of ...

People take photos of a blooming Somei Yoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency officially confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite ...

TOKYO -- Japanese retailer Don Quijote is making a new play for international visitors, opening its first store set up only with vending machines offering items from instant ramen to ...

powerful ways “Choose materials that patina and change and approach the space with reverence—Japanese style is not just an aesthetic but a way of being present, attentive and deeply connected ...

All told in 2024, the tourism organization reported the highest-ever demand from U.S. visitors to Japan. The vast majority of these visitors traveled to the same two places: Tokyo and Kyoto.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government established a new joint operations command Monday to oversee the three branches of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, aiming to ensure readiness and greater ...

the Japanese government has issued fresh guidelines advising people to stay indoors in the event of Mount Fuji erupting, resulting in massive ashfall over the Tokyo metropolitan area. This comes ...

The day the Los Angeles Dodgers landed in Japan for the Tokyo Series, Hakkaisan Brewery announced an unusual collaboration — its flagship product would become the official sake of the defending ...

From Netflix to Prime Video, and Shudder to the Criterion Channel, here are the best movies coming to each streaming platform ...