We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Feb.1 and ...

Japan has surpassed Thailand to become the top destination for Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday thanks to ...

Japan has 16 fixed national holidays throughout the year. However, in 2026 there will be 17, due to a rule that if an ordinary working day falls between two holidays, it becomes a “bonus” holiday.

Japanese tourists earned a poor reputation for their behavior, especially in Southeast Asia. According to the May 31, 1974, ...

The Tohoku region has become an increasingly popular destination among tourists from countries and regions that observed the ...

TOKYO -- Chinese travelers flocked to Japan during the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday ending on Feb. 4, making it China's most popular foreign country to visit ahead of Thailand.

Highway bus WILLER's Chinese passengers increased to 2,473 as of January 28 2025 during the Chinese New Year holiday period ...

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

BANGKOK: Thailand has for years been the top travel destination for Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holidays.

Australian and Japan stocks rise, after falling in the previous session. Markets in Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and China are closed for the Lunar New Year holidays. Japan and Australian stocks ...