Travelers to Japan should seek out this mirror-like lake near Mount Fuji that promises unbeatable views of the mountain and ...

Situated on the boundary of Shinjuku’s Memory Lane — a narrow alleyway of shabby but charming food stalls — Tajimaya Coffee House stands as evidence of Tokyo’s enduring kissaten culture. Kissaten ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

A domed tower rises from out of the rippling surface of a lake toward the blue sky. It looks like a scene from a fairy tale, ...

Built in 1920, this revered Shinto shrine in Tokyo sees around 3 million visitors every year. Despite this, it's an oasis of ...

The stores in both buildings cater to a diverse clientele, primarily fashionable working women in the city. The B1 floor features budget-friendly options like the 3COINS store, Japanese homeware ...

Japan is an alluring destination because of its many juxtapositions. Neon skyscrapers tower over Shinto shrines, and salarymen ride the train next to Harajuku girls. The Land of the Rising Sun ...

Don't skip the Chidorigafuchi Moat near the Imperial Palace for another dose of floral splendor, or Shinjuku ... The city that prides itself on brotherly love harbors a secret Japanese heart.

Fukuoka sits at Japan's crossroads, a modern city with old-world charm—with trade routes to mainland Asia going back over a millennia. The result is a destination that feels distinctly different from ...

Tokyo police have arrested a man in his 40s following the stabbing of a woman in her 20s near Takadanobaba Station in the capital's Shinjuku Ward on Tuesday. Following the woman’s death ...

Isetan in Shinjuku can’t be beat for gourmet glamor, with local wagashi (Japanese confections ... Azabudai Hills opened in the heart of the city in 2023 with more than 100 food shops and ...

Carmaker Nissan has unveiled its latest self-driving technology, part of Japan’s push towards autonomous mobility in the face of a growing driver shortage and ageing population. (AP video by Hiromi ...