With onsen hot springs, ancient shrines and great forests of broadleaf and conifer trees that conceal galloping waterfalls, discover the natural beauty and traditional charm of northern Ibaraki.

The United States was dragged unwillingly into World War II by the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, ...

Explore Japan's lesser-known Setouchi region through 4 unique tours, that blend art, history and natural beauty for an ...

The Finance Ministry on Thursday upgraded its economic assessments for five of the country's 11 regions, noting that private consumption has remained firm despite inflation. In a quarterly report ...

Mount Fuji, a 12,000-foot peak located on the Japanese island of Honshu, is still lacking any measurable snow, extending a ...

as the country seeks to build up its military capability amid growing tension in the region TOKYO -- Japan launched a defense satellite Monday aimed at speedier military operations and ...

Japan hosts wildly contrasting climate regions, varying from a humid continental climate in the north to a subtropical climate in the south. Weather conditions differ between the Pacific side and ...

New housing construction in Japan declined for the first time in three years in 2023. What stood out was a sharp decline in new privately owned housing starts. Demand for new homes is projected to ...

France's Charles de Gaulle is also expected to carry out Exercise Pacific Steller around the waters near Guam.

Investment from Japan is expected to continue to increase in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, as Japan and its partners jointly address challenges and develop cooperation, says the Thai Chamber ...

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways announced possible disruptions in flights arriving at or departing from airports in the Kyushu and Kinki regions after Aug. 27. The latest forecast map is ...

The arrival of a new Japan-based carrier means the United States ... Newsweek's weekly update maps aircraft carrier movements ...