A lot of the most popular shrines and temples are actually open 24/7, so the fact that you can technically go whenever you ...

This moody wood-paneled bar near Yotsuya Station in Shunjuku has been a decidedly serious place to listen to jazz since 1967.

A consortium of 10 Buddhist temples in northern Kyoto Prefecture, together with a nonprofit organization, launched a website ...

This past year has been pretty generous with its remakes of classic and iconic anime, and this second season of Rurouni Kenshin is no exception. Following up from the first remake season, which did ...

An onsen hotel in the heart of Asakusa close to delicious eateries and one of Tokyo’s top attractions. 📍 Location – The ...

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

who say it has come about due to lessons learned in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeast Japan. “Kyoto City has learned from the 2011 earthquake, which caused more than ...

In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous ...

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed George Glass, a veteran diplomat and businessman, as America's next ambassador to Japan, approving his nomination by a 66-32 vote. The Oregon native previously ...

FRANKFURT, Germany/TOKYO -- The European Union is considering a virtual ban on carbon fiber in motor vehicles that could take a toll on the material's Japanese manufacturers, which have more than ...

Japan appears set to get priority in US tariff talks, putting Tokyo at the head of a long queue of countries seeking to roll back US President Donald Trump’s duties, which are scheduled to kick ...