From sakura-inspired cosmetics in spring to fall’s roasted treats and vibrant colors, Japan is known for its embrace of all ...

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

The first blossoms of the season popped open last week in Tokyo. At the Yasukuni Shrine, a lone Somei Yoshino tree revealed ...

"We're aiming to win it," said Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada, one of five English Premier League players in the squad. "That's what we all keep saying. Our goal is to win the World Cup ...

A system of road sprinklers using geothermally heated water helps with snow and ice removal in Japan to keep citizens safe in winter.

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

Japan's climate in April is generally mild and spring-like, though it varies from north to south.In Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, days are warm (highs around 19°C/66°F) and nights cool (10°C/50°F lows). It ...

Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of Kyushu, Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans ...