A year after a natural disaster, the resilient artisans of Japan’s Noto Peninsula are forging ahead—with great help from the ...

The Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo, held for four days through Feb. 23, drew crowds on the hunt for discounted tours being offered by travel agencies. Also at the convention were booths set up by ...

Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...

TOKYO -- Many of Japan's biggest companies are expected to offer substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year when they conclude talks with unions on Wednesday, seeking to help workers cope ...

A shamisen performance by Seiki Keene, the adopted son of Japanologist Donald Keene, was held in Tokyo on Saturday. Seiki, 74 ...

There's a genre in Japanese anime and manga called Isekai, which translates to 'other world' and depicts a protagonist that has been transported to another dimension or reality. For Fariqqin Anuar, ...

KOCHI—If the old-timey trams on the city's main street are not enough to jar visitors out of the 21st century, the models' ...

A highest-level warning for a Nankai Trough megaquake would prompt a government evacuation advisory for 670,000 people, but ...

Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern ...

Discover 10 stunning cherry blossom destinations in Asia, from Japan to India. Explore Sakura hotspots, peak bloom times, and plan your perfect spring getaway!

Japan's jobless rate in January rose to 2.5%, from 2.4% in December, government data showed on Tuesday. Economists' median ...

A growing number of Japanese hospitals are introducing programs that promote a more understanding and welcoming environment ...