Japan's urban design and cultural values have shaped a society where even toddlers can navigate bustling neighborhoods ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

Japan welcomed over 36.8 million tourists in 2024, a new record. This influx, along with a growing foreign resident ...

Shimada recalls what it was like adjusting to urban life. "There are many Ainu ... "Here in the city, we are often seen as foreigners or half-Japanese. When I first experienced that, I thought ...

It beats like the heart of a Japanese city, but, unlike in Kyoto and Tokyo, you might go your entire trip to Fukuoka without ...

25 in an urban district. Sapporo’s residents are ... among sightseers in Sapporo as well as visitors from other parts of Japan and overseas. A sign warning of “a brown bear sighting near ...

This came as those living in urban areas had trouble frequenting traditional ... ossuaries operated by religious corporations across Japan in fiscal 2021. The number rose by at least 30 percent ...