The Tohoku region of Japan is synonymous with the great 17 th-century writer Matsuo Basho — whose journey into the north of his country was recorded in his masterpiece, The Narrow Road to the Deep ...

One of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Japan is as widely known for its incredible art and fascinating culture as it is for its natural beauty, gastronomic experiences and friendly ...

Japan is full of many wonders. If you’re in Tokyo and are eager to see more of the fantastic sides of this captivating country, there’s a great solution: the bullet train. It’s one of the more ...

Record rainfall has brought deadly flooding and landslides to a coastal region of Japan still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake. Japan’s weather agency issued its highest ...

The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting "desperate" due to a lack of manpower amid daily ...