While crowded Kyoto continues to suffer from overtourism, several of Japan’s ancient and soulful sights on the nearby Kii Peninsula, only an hour away, ...

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Located in Nagaizumi, Japan, this tiny park is the size of four pieces of paper—and it just set a Guinness World Record as the smallest in the world.

The record-breaking park features some grass, a seat and a decorative stepping stone. It's even smaller than Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon, which had held the title since 1971 ...

Capcom goes against the Triple-A mold by serving up something uniquely different in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Likewise, low-reaching lizard crawls would allow a stealthy shinobi like Naoe to infiltrate Sengoku-era structures in Japan but wouldn’t be as important for a loud, brash pirate like Edward Kenway, ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 6 to 14 mph (9.7 to 22.5 kph). The overnight low will be 40 °F (4.4 °C). Sunny with a high of 62 °F (16.7 °C). Winds variable at 5 to 8 mph (8 to 12.9 ...

Whether you are an expatriate working in Tokyo, a student pursuing your dream career in Kyoto, or someone who fell in love with Japan, renewing your visa is crucial. In this article, we guide you ...

Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks ... Here, you can try on a replica Sengoku battle helmet at the Kabuto/Jinbaori Shichaku Taiken Corner (500 yen per try-on, tax included).

Is Google Maps not working? The app is fairly reliable, but it’s not impossible to run into an issue on occasion. Of course, it’s never fun when technology isn’t performing as intended ...

A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses.

(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File) TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption. On a ...