Plum trees, also known as Japanese apricots, were first planted at Hanegi Park in the late 1960s, with more added during ...

As one of the largest cities in the world, at least by population, Tokyo’s seamless fusion of tradition and modernity couples ...

Dozens of communities were destroyed after tens of thousands of Japanese Americans were forced from their homes during World ...

While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

Osaka has a delightful mix of cherry blossom viewing locations that offer a representative slice of midwestern Japan with historical sites ... Cherry blossoms blooming along the Meguro River in Tokyo.

Dr. Emil Charles Robles of the University of the Philippines-Diliman School of Archeology recently embarked on a mission to preserve Northern Samar’s historical sites. “By shedding light on ...

A truck driver has spent more than 24 hours trapped under a sinkhole in Japan that swallowed his vehicle in the greater Tokyo area, national officials confirmed. The crater formed at a busy ...

Nearby, visitors can also explore the popular Ghibli Museum, adding to the charm and appeal of the area. Meguro River is one of the most famous spots for cherry blossoms in Tokyo. Meguro River stands ...

TOKYO, Jan 28 — Japanese emergency services struggled for ... The driver was able to talk with rescuers until around 1pm but they retreated after the area around the hole became unstable, the ...