Located on the southern shoreline of Shikoku Island, Kochi Prefecture is rich in history, nature and culinary delights. In addition to housing one of the 12 remaining Japanese castles with an original ...

Beyond Japan’s neon-soaked cities and 7/11 snack havens lies a world of unspoiled trails, misty onsens, and wellness stays sure to transport you into a world of utter zen.

TOKYO — Manny Ramirez is set to begin the next chapter of his baseball odyssey by playing for the Kochi Fighting Dogs of Japan’s independent Shikoku Island League. Ramirez is no stranger to far-flung ...

My eyebrows are both intact. My cheeks, however, feel like they’re being kissed by the fire of a thousand suns. Sweat beads are dancing on my upper lip and my contact lenses feel like they’re melting ...

Known as tonbo in Japanese, dragonflies are everywhere in Japan at the end of the summer and early autumn. Step into a park, like Tokachi Hills, or stroll through the countryside and you’re likely to ...