Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

Tokyo is one of the most popular destinations on the planet, so it shouldn't be a shock to hear that there are heaps of ...

At Daikoku-yu, you can enjoy a rejuvenating onsen experience with a stunning view of Tokyo's Skytree. As you enter, you'll find a welcoming front desk and cozy lobby. After your bath, refresh with a ...

Among the proponents of studying abroad, even with the costs involved, is Tokyo mayor Yuirko Koike, who has announced a plan for the Tokyo metropolitan government to start handing out grants to ...

Below are 14 facts about Pompeii. Pompeii is situated about 14 miles southeast of Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy. The settlement was built on fertile lava terraces at the bottom ...

The Tokyo Auto Salon is the Japanese auto industry's largest opportunity to display its latest go-fast and show-off bits. Scores of OEMs and aftermarket suppliers—and the legions of fanatics who ...

Greenland is the world’s largest island, but it’s not as big the Mercator map would have us believe. The widely reproduced map, created in 1569, suggests Greenland is roughly the same size as ...

They say change is the only constant in Tokyo. The capital has always been a city of reinventions – some voluntary, others forced – ceaselessly building to outdo itself. And just like in years ...

Kawazu-zakura, also known as Kawazu cherry blossoms, is a unique variety of cherry blossom that blooms in early spring in Japan. It is named after the town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka ...

Glide around at the foot of Tokyo Skytree on this rink from January 4 until February 28. The view will make it a striking place at any time, but head here after dark, when the surrounding ...

TOKYO – The Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding tower, is more than just one of the city’s top tourist attractions: It is also a science laboratory for lightning and other ...

Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential area near Tokyo Skytree on Tuesday evening, local authorities said. An emergency call was received around 5 p.m. reporting a fire at a two-story ...