Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump right after he spoke with China, which was angered by her comment about Taiwan. Takaichi, Japan's ...

Hakuba Valley, in Nagano Prefecture, has Olympic-level skiing, onsens, and stunning alpine views—all for under $70 a day, just a few hours from Tokyo.

‘Wicked: For Good’ has $150 million opening, ending box office trance Home Depot hit by "ICE scraper" protest as dozens line ...

“Ohayou” (good morning), I’m greeted by smiling staff as I make my way into the 7-Eleven – a staple location for any Japan ...

Are you looking for the best things to do in Tokyo? We just created a list of 20 must do activities for you to do while ...

The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan issued the travel alert on November 20. The Sakurajima volcano “has shown a significant increase in explosive activity since November 16, 2025, with a large ...

Few people know about Japan’s 88 Temple Pilgrimage, but this centuries-old Japanese journey blends spiritual practice, ...

In January 2025, the Japanese Studies Program, housed in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, launched a new faculty-led study abroad program, offering students a unique opportunity to ...

With hundreds of inches of snowfall, gorgeous mountain views, and delicious food, these winter wonderlands pack a punch.

Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army ...

With a sophisticated, aromatic profile of Japanese citrus, white flowers and rice, the Junmai Ginjo 2019 from Noto Peninsula’s revered sake brewer Naohiko Noguchi revives the senses, offering a moment ...

Two Chinese tourists travelling in Japan were verbally assaulted and kicked out of a popular restaurant simply for wearing sports vests and loose trousers, which the owner deemed “too revealing.” The ...