There has been a pause on executions in Japan since that of Katō Tomohiro, perpetrator of the 2008 Akihabara massacre in Tokyo, who was hung on July 26, 2022 at the Tokyo Detention House. The hiatus ...

Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for the otaku — someone who would “go ...

Strange Parts Exploring Akihabara, Tokyo's Electronics Markets - w/Only in Japan! Posted: March 31, 2025 | Last updated: March 31, 2025 Akihabara might be known as the center of the anime, video ...

The actress, who stars in the new Apple TV+ series “Your Friends & Neighbors,” guides a treasure hunt though the city where ...

Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...

If you want to skip the effort of planning your next outing, these tour companies have got you covered. Whether you're ...

TOKYO -- Some of Japan's most iconic neighborhoods have undergone dramatic personality changes. From Akiba to Ueno Ameyoko to Dotonbori, these spots are losing their "Japaneseness" and taking on a ...

U.S. President Donald Trump's substantially higher tariffs, including those on all car imports, are set to slow export-oriented Japan ...

BANGKOK—As foreign tourism becomes increasingly important to the Japanese economy, Thai tourists stand out from the crowd by ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the most highly anticipated products in Japan. While there’s no official data yet on ...

Japan has just got a whole lot pricier. But guess what? Tourists are still flocking there. Why, you ask? Well, there are ...