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 ...

The recipient of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize is a fast-dwindling group of atomic bomb survivors. They're increasingly ...

Hidankyo chairperson Tomoyuki Mimaki, who was standing by at the Hiroshima City Hall for the announcement, cheered and teared ...

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 ...

The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory Project ... unlike Halley's comet. In Japan, the comet is expected to be seen in the lower eastern sky at dawn until early this month and in the ...

For the best views, ask for a Tokyo Station view rather than Tokyo Bay – the former is much more magical at night. Perched less than 1o-minutes from Shinjuku Gyoen park, this capsule hotel is an ...