March in Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai region is packed with exciting events, from popular anime and character-themed ...

Tokyo on Monday marked the 80th anniversary of a night of U.S. air raids during World War II that killed around 100,000 people amid concern over fading memories of the devastating bombing. A memorial ...

An alleged prostitution ring targeting foreign tourists in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment and red light district may have earned 1.1 billion yen ($7.4 million) across two locations since 2021, police ...

In spring of 2025, the National Ballet of Japan will present a triple bill of 20th-century masterpieces for audiences to ...

TOKYO -- Parties including Japan's education ministry and the University of Tokyo will boost initiatives to attract students from India to help secure talent in cutting-edge fields such as ...

At Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in the city of Osaka, a "4D" attraction featuring "Doraemon" opened on February 14 for a limited period. Visitors wear special glasses and enjoy a big adventure ...

Restaurants in Tokyo are known for shokunin, the people who focus on a single skill to the point of obsession. These chefs dedicate their lives to the smallest details of a cuisine: the optimal ...

The best hotels in Tokyo highlight the offerings of one of Asia’s most exciting destinations. With its speedy bullet trains, high-tech gadgets and celebrated cuisine, there are plenty of reasons ...

The newly opened Creative Museum Tokyo in the capital’s Kyobashi district features life-sized panels of the hashira and the eerie atmosphere of the Infinity Castle. The Demon Slayer anime TV ...

Oriental Land Co., which operates Tokyo Disney Resorts, is offering a summer-only version of Disneyland's mainstay attraction, Splash Mountain, to help park visitors beat the heat. Available ...

One can see many colorful sea slugs at Tatsunokuchi, a popular diving spot in the city of Nagasaki. I dove about 10 meters deep with an air tank on my back. I saw varieties such as the festive sea ...

Tokyo is a shopper's paradise, where you can get everything from stationery and trendy homewares to designer vintage and discount goods. But why not take your retail therapy one step further by ...