Kawazuzakura, an early-blossoming cherry blossom variety, are in full bloom at the Fukui Prefectural Green Center in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture.

Cameras are rolling on Takashi Miike’s Untitled Kyoto movie starring Charli xcx, Milly Alcock, Norman Reedus, Kiko Mizuhara and Show Kasamatsu.

Japan still dazzles, but crowds, fees, stricter rules and local fatigue are making the dream of effortless authenticity fray ...

Some municipalities have already introduced such systems in response to a surge in the number of inbound visitors to Japan.

Omio is now enabling travellers to Japan to book domestic transport all in one place, making the country easier to explore ...

The Japan Tourism Agency plans to set up an expert panel to draft guidelines for a dual pricing system charging higher fees at tourist facilities for foreign nationals and visitors from outside the ...

This spring, explore these top-rated sakura spots in Kyoto, Nara, Himeji and Kobe – all an easy train ride from Osaka ...

ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A., LLC today announced its participation at APEC 2026, the premier event for the power electronics community. This year’s conference will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez ...

Omio launches in its 47th market, with a high-profile rollout in Japan, marking a step-change in how international travellers navigate the country.

Sitting in the Japanese Alps outside the city of Nagano, Hakuba Valley has become a global ski destination known for consistent snow and a fun atmosphere. The influx of foreign visitors, however, has ...

Two students were killed when a pair of boats carrying the youngsters capsized in Japan. Footage shows emergency responders at the scene, with one of the vessels overturned in the waters off Okinawa ...

Japan is predicted to receive more than 40m visitors for the first time this year, with a large proportion likely to descend on the old capital ...