Held annually in Kyoto during July, the Gion Matsuri is among Japan's most renowned festivals. It began in 869 as a religious ...

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

Our 2024 Japan Autumn Color Report offers regular updates on fall foliage in the Greater Tokyo and Kansai regions, including Kyoto, Osaka, and Wakayama. Stay informed on the best spots to experience ...

For many people, anime is most commonly associated with giant robots, superhuman martial artists, and magical schoolgirls.

Rail is the main mode of transportation in Tokyo, which has the best urban railway network in the world and the city’s Shinjuku Station ... lesser-used stations in Japan. It was only when ...

Police were informed of an explosion at a park in northern Tokyo on Friday, investigative sources said, though no injuries have been reported. There was a call at around 5:15 p.m. that an object left ...

Investigators examine a park in Tokyo's Kita Ward on Oct. 4, 2024, after an apparent explosion. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police were informed of an explosion at a park in northern Tokyo on Friday ...

Just to the west of downtown Tokyo lies a ... amenities within the park, including restrooms, places to eat, as well as a greenhouse and teahouse. You can find Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ...

There are plenty of skyscrapers that provide a bird's-eye lookout in Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. So what makes the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tower special? It's free!

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Shigeru Ishiba, top, sits ahead of the extraordinary session of parliament’s lower house Tuesday, Oct. 1 ...