ODAKA, Japan >> Every year when winter finally loosens its grip on northern Japan, Tomoko Kobayashi begins what has become an annual rite for her and a small band of collaborators. They head out with ...

he mayor highlights renewable energy initiatives, startup growth, and booming tourism as the city’s path to sustainability, innovation, and global leadership.

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The Paris-based Métiers d’art, a hub for Chanel’s artisanal heritage, will take over the 52nd floor of Mori Tower in Tokyo’s ...

But there they are, and approaching fast: the Japan Meteorological Corporation ... blooming a few weeks later than usual. So far for Tokyo, the cherry blossoms are predicted to start flowering ...

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The church sits on a side street just a few minutes’ walk from Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, home to one of the world’s ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba went into his first summit meeting with US President Donald Trump amid concerns in ...

It would be foolish to go all the way to Japan and miss out on Tokyo ...

PlayStation Network's global outage continues since Friday evening as Sony confirms ongoing issues and some users report gradual recovery.

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

The amazing line sees trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, and is said to be the world's most punctual high-speed ...