I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but ...

A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

I spent 20 years overseas introducing the beauty of Japan’s artisanal culture to people,” Ishii says. “I re-recognized that ...

Adventure-seekers can enjoy a blend of excitement and natural beauty in Hinohara village aboard a nine-passenger monorail ...

The travel industry is seeing a spike in vacationers looking to take spiritual trips to prioritize mindfulness, faith and connect with nature. See a list of the top cities to visit.

Filipinos may be familiar with Hakone as a sardines brand, but this town in Japan is a lesser-known tourist destination close ...

While the Sommeil Profond is the newest overnight bus to take to the roads – and is unique in that it offers fully reclining ...

A Tokyo police spokesman told AFP on Feb 5 that seven people, including a Brazilian national, had been arrested for running ...

Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted ...

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The Meguro River is arguably Tokyo’s premier spot to engage in hanami (flower-viewing) when the sakura are in full bloom.

Japanese police arrested seven people, including a Brazilian national, for running an illegal prostitution ring disguised as massage parlors in Tokyo ... that Japan’s tourism boom is fueling ...