Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers ...

The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...

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Kyushu was a "highly competitive base geopolitically" and important ... Additional reporting by John Geddie in Tokyo, Ben ...

Just 16% of respondents to a weekend poll conducted by the Mainichi Shimbun said they want to go to see the 2025 World Expo, ...

Japan will allow people from Taiwan to list the island as their place of origin in the country's family registry instead of ...

Japan will allow people from Taiwan to list the island as their place of origin in the country's family registry instead of China, a justice ministry official said ...

On Nov. 11, a Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine passed through the Soya Strait, which separates Japan’s northernmost main ...

Ekiben” culture may be dying out, but a leading Tokyo department store is doing its level best to help operators find new ...

Japanese swordsmanship – remain deeply embedded, with more dojo (practice halls) for kendo than anywhere else in Japan. In ...