An American tourist’s confusion over a missing bed in her Japanese hotel room has ignited both mockery and sympathy online.

Deep in rural Japan stands a traditional post-war villa abandoned in haste — futons unrolled, tea cups left on the table, and ...

Often overlooked in favour of Osaka or Kyoto, Kanazawa has all the charm of the bigger cities, but with fewer crowds.

In some cities, tourists feel comfortable, as if they were at home, even though they are far from home. It's no wonder that ...

A new Sarasota area Japanese restaurant and bar, featuring the same James Beard-nominated restaurateurs behind the eatery last located there, is making its debut. Zōtō is officially open to the public ...

In agonizing decisions for owners, a once-protective society lets the market take its course.

President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy seems to be yielding positive results in Japan. The country’s export to the U.S. has dwindled, prompting Japanese firms to ramp up production in their ...

Osaka is Japan's third largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama, which means there is plenty to explore when it comes to cultural attractions, dining destinations, nightlife, and more. While Osaka is ...

TOKYO – Former Japanese followers of the Unification Church voiced their anger and expressed their hope that the facts behind the alleged bribery by the church’s leader would be uncovered. A South ...

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