Since Japan sees the sun rise 16 hours before California, we fly backwards in time. Twenty-five hours in transit, leaving ...

Anton Wormann, 32, who is originally from Sweden , moved to Japan in October 2018 and soon learned about the millions of ...

F rom gold-clad temples and the refined performance of geishas to giant Buddhas, neon-drenched skylines, Shinto shrines and Shinkansen bullet trains, Japan is a dazzling mix of ancient and modern.

A Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry project team has been tasked to look into revitalising bookstores. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Discover the unique charm of cities in Japan. From quirky vending machines to animal cafes, explore the fascinating ...

Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers.

Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward plans to extend ... including Chatan town in Okinawa Prefecture. But Shibuya’s will be the first in Japan to target an urban downtown area. Shinjuku Ward’s planned ...

Thousands converged on Shibuya on Saturday and Sunday to hunt for monsters in an augmented reality game reminiscent of Pokemon Go. It had them ambling and sometimes running everywhere from Meiji ...

If that wasn't enough, you can also stop by one of Tokyo's regular markets, like the weekly UNU Farmer's Market near Shibuya ... and 250 types of gin from Japan and abroad. Here you'll also ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).

This table shows the change in house prices during a single quarter, adjusted for inflation. Adjusting house price rises (or declines) for inflation produces a more accurate picture of the change in ...