A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as ...

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

At Koga Falls in the city of Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, the water flowing down the falls has frozen completely again this year with the coldness of win･･･ ...

It was difficult to meet new people while staying in Japanese capsule hotels. Hostels were more social.

Today, we’re setting off on a week-long winter cycling trip through some of Kyushu’s most beautiful seaside towns ...

Step off the beaten path and uncover the enchanting delights of Kyushu, Japan's southern treasure. From vibrant hot spring ...

Whether they're hair-raisingly fast, crossing spine-tingling bridges and viaducts or appearing to dangle in air, these trains ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency started its meetings to establish ashfall alerts and forecasts in preparation for a potential large-scale volcanic eruption. Watch the video for details.

open image in gallery Tourists outside the Fuji Subaru Line 5th station, which leads to the popular Yoshida trail for hikers climbing Mount Fuji (AFP via Getty Images) At the Japan Tourism Agency ...

Mt. Kinpu, a 2,599-meter high mountain that straddles Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures, is known as one of Japan’s “100 famous mountains.” An old trail called the Mitakekodo runs over the mountain.

There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the ... Every year, around 220,000 people come to climb Mount Fuji, mostly packed into three hectic months ...