Every year, with the arrival of spring, a beautiful phenomenon brings color to streets, parks, and landscapes around the ...

Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

The Japanese government says it's preparing additional aid of more than 800 billion yen, or around 5.4 billion dollars, for ...

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced Monday that it will provide up to 802.5 billion yen (about 5.4 ...

Toro is a tiny town deep in Hokkaido’s far eastern region that is often described as Japan’s last frontier. Read more at ...

It brings total government assistance to Rapidus -- which is set to start test production at its factory in Hokkaido in April ...

Japan said Monday it had decided to inject more than $5 billion extra into semiconductor venture Rapidus, which is aiming to mass-produce next-generation chips in the country from 2027. The industry ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Japan is preparing as much as ¥802.5 billion ($5.4 billion) in additional aid for chip startup Rapidus, a move that reflects ...

Falling ridership is putting pressure on JR Hokkaido to close underutilized local lines even as it struggles to complete the ...

Seeing vacant buildings and houses in disrepair in Japan is becoming more commonplace with the aging and decline of the country's population. The phenomenon is being acutely felt in some small and ...

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or kafunsho in Japanese, is a growing health concern for millions of Japanese individuals. The rise in this allergic condition is due to a mix of environmental factors, ...