He was also known for his opposition to the inclusion of war criminals among those worshipped at Tokyo's controversial ...

On a recent excursion to the Akabane neighborhood in Tokyo’s northern Kita Ward, we were taking one of our usual ambling ...

Visits to the shrine by senior Japanese political figures have drawn criticism from countries such as South Korea, which was under Tokyo’s colonial rule for 35 years, and China, which Japan invaded.

An American tourist was arrested in Japan for allegedly defacing a traditional wooden gate at a famous Tokyo shrine by etching letters on it, police said on Thursday. Steve Hayes, a 65-year-old ...

From colorful lantern floats to sky-shattering firework displays, Tohoku’s range of festivities is absolutely unmatched.

Tsuneo Watanabe, the powerful head of Japan's largest newspaper who had close ties with the country's powerful conservative ...

Tokyo, a city where tradition meets innovation, offers a plethora of activities to make New Year’s Eve 2024 unforgettable.

A string of traditionally popular places, the ‘Golden Route’ has long been a favorite for Japan’s visitors – but now it’s ...

Travelling to Japan - again? Planning your itinerary as a frequent traveller can get repetitive, and while classic tourist ...