Data from Japan's next-generation electronic toll collection system, known as ETC 2.0, are coming into broader use across the country. Unlike the conventional ETC system, which is limited to automatic ...

Here is a list of excellent hiking places and nature trails that are just outside of Tokyo, all typically accessible in under ...

TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- 2 pandas to depart Japan in Jan ...

Beijing’s recent posture is signalling that a buoyed China sees no reason to divorce its strategic posture from its economic ...

A closer look at Japan’s maximalist web design shows how cultural values and practical needs create an online world richer ...

Early this year, during a junket in Tokyo, I met some new friends from Central Asia, most of them from Kazakhstan. While having a drink and cruising in ...

The underrated Setouchi region of Japan is known for its sake distilleries, onsen culture, powerful history, scenic train rides, and year-round mild weather.

From immersive cafes and casual dining to luxe reinterpretations, pan-Asian remains a perennial favourite, with most new ...

Johnny Depp made a heartfelt comeback to Japan after eight years, lighting up Tokyo Comic-Con 2025 and reuniting with his die ...

The new quake off Aomori prefecture triggered a fresh tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency, which warned of ...

Japan offers everything from fancy kaiseki meals to quick street ramen, mochi, sushi, and matcha desserts, all available on ...

Johnny Depp had an emotional response to the welcome he received from fans at Tokyo Comic-Con during his first visit to Japan ...