Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, has begun discussions on introducing a lodging tax to secure stable funding for tourism ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Japan traveller, this under-the-radar prefecture next to Fukuoka should be ...

Japan's regional wonders await discovery, offering a tapestry of natural beauty, rich traditions, and heartfelt local connections.

Accor invites travellers to uncover the authentic charm of Japan's lesser-known destinations through enriching stays.

As February arrives, Japan bids farewell to the chilliest part of winter and welcomes the gradual warmth of the approaching spring. This transitional period is celebrated with a variety of events ...

Rookies from the Rakuten Eagles visited Minamisanriku, one of the places devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, on Saturday. The rookies of the club, based in quake-hit ...

NAKATSU, Oita Prefecture--A spat in a tiny farming community led to years of ostracism of a 72-year-old man and finally a court ruling that ordered local leaders to pay him 1.43 million yen ($ ...

Located on the southern island of Kyushu, Miyazaki Prefecture sits between Oita’s renowned onsen towns to the north ... scenic nature and delicious cuisine. Japan’s mythological roots lay in the ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

freeing up your hands for sightseeing on travel days. From Shin-Osaka Station, board a train on the JR Yamatoji Line to Nara, the original capital of Japan, and mosey through the old town before ...