A man died early on the morning of July 12 in the Hokkaido town of Fukushima after being attacked by a bear, the Mainichi ...

CHIBA, Japan -- In the historical canal town of Sawara, just east of Tokyo, a regional bank's subsidiary is fueling tourism ...

San Jose's Obon Festival is the largest of its kind in the U.S. The festival's big attraction is the traditional Bon Odori, in which hundreds of people perform a community dance.

Japanese beetles are not a new problem in the Grand Valley. The town of Palisade dealt with an infestation about 20 years ago ...

Ichiro's induction serves as a rare opportunity for Cooperstown's businesses, but world events may be impacting the influx of visitors.

On the question of food, Aomori is usually renowned for its Fuji apples. In the depths of winter, though, it’s hard not to ...

Japan has broken the world record for the fastest internet speed at a staggering 1.02 Petabits per second, sent over a 32-mile distance.

Pandas have fueled the Japanese town of Shirahama’s tourism industry for decades. But the town’s zoo has to send its last ...

Pandas, and those who adore them, have been central to the culture and economy in Shirahama, Japan for years. But the four ...

Yuto Moriyasu, a Japanese poker player, was reported missing in Las Vegas on July 2 while in town for the 2025 World Series ...

The so-called Golden Route between Tokyo and Kyoto is the popular choice for first-time travellers to Japan. An itinerary that often includes diversions to Mount Fuji and Hakone, as well as the cities ...