TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese government said Friday it will release a fifth of its emergency rice stockpile after hot weather, ...

This will be the first time the Japanese government is taking such measures due to disruption to distribution. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...

This country, once ruled by Hindus, now has the largest population of Muslims. However, an interesting fact about this place is that women of this country reportedly engage in "pleasure marriages" ...

Shimane Prefecture draws visitors to Izumo Taisha, a shrine where Shinto deities gather to determine future connections.

INAZAWA, Aichi -- Some 7,980 men in loincloths fiercely jostled to touch the "lucky man" during the recently held Konomiya ...

Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.

Shimane Prefecture draws visitors to Izumo Taisha, a shrine where Shinto deities gather to determine future connections.