Japan experienced a diverse range of weather conditions, with clear skies and rising temperatures dominating the central and western parts of the country. While regions such as Kyushu and Shikoku ...

In contrast, the Kanto region saw sluggish temperature increases due to persistent cloud cover, resulting in Tokyo's highest temperature of just 19.2°C—a far cry from the summer-like conditions ...

A cherry blossom viewing party held here on March 30 was not a typical “hanami” event, given its theme of “avoiding death.” ...

A model of an ancient dog at a museum in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture, is gaining popularity thanks to social media posts ...

Kuroshio is a small town in the western part of Kōchi Prefecture, on Shikoku’s Pacific-facing coast, with a population just under 10,000. Known for its pole-and-line fishing fleet, it ranks ...

Overlooking Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, Awaji Island’s soil, rich in volcanic and oceanic minerals, produces exquisite produce – including onions.

On a cold, wet morning in early February, snow piled up along Kyoto's Katsura River had thawed, but conditions were ...

An easy day trip from Tokyo, the Japanese port city is home to secondhand and vintage stores that are packed with designer ...

These themed trains in Japan include Pikachu, Hello Kitty, dinosaurs, and one specially dedicated to drinking sake.

Affecting 707 local administrations in 29 prefectures, chiefly on western ... Bay south of Mount Fuji past the Kii Peninsula and the Shikoku coast to the Hyūga Sea southeast of Kyūshū.