In Tokyo and many Japanese cities, there is a flood of payment options – for infrequent drivers and tourists. Inspiration is ...

The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

The recent surge of Chinese travelers into Japan may be creating much-needed ambassadors.

ABOUT 92 percent of the visas issued by the Embassy of Japan to Filipinos were for short-term visits. In an email to the BusinessMirror, the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) said, “While we ...

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's world-famous Tsukiji Market on this 3-hour Tokyo food tour, led by a local expert deeply knowledgeable about the market. Together, you'll visit the outer market and look at ...

TOKYO -- Global shipments of digital cameras grew for the first time in seven years in 2024, with demand buoyed by China's Generation Z users who are not satisfied with smartphone cameras for ...

From futuristic architecture to a booming food scene to ancient rituals, there are many a reason why Tokyo must be next on ...

Japan might be world-famous for its traditional food, but these days it’s becoming just as well known for innovative sweets.

An amalgamation of three smaller areas – Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi –Yanesen oozes a cool, bohemian old Tokyo atmosphere. It’s ...

At the Asakusa View Hotel on October 24, 2004, a gang member shot four yakuza from a rival syndicate — two fatally — after a discussion intensified. At the time of the incident, about members of the ...

Japan saw its biggest year-on-year jump in foreign workers since records began, government data showed Friday, as the country ...

Thanks to a weak yen, Tokyo has become a surprisingly affordable vacation spot for American travelers—and you don’t even have ...