Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan, host to a Sanrio character theme park, plans to temporarily pitch its airport as "Hello Kitty Airport" in hopes of luring tourists visiting the country for the ...

TOKYO: Japan and China became embroiled in a new spat on Monday (Mar 24) with Tokyo accusing Beijing of misrepresenting its position after high-level weekend talks also involving South Korea.

The matcha lattes are some of the best in the city, while the dessert menu includes treats like crème brûlée cheesecake, carrot cake and Japanese flan. You’ll also find crowd-pleasing lunch options ...

Kiichiro Sato stated, "By promoting the prefecture's charm both domestically and internationally, we expect to generate significant synergistic effects." (Japanese original by Yongho Lee, Oita Bureau) ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

Japan is known for being one of the most fashion-forward places on the planet. Does it deserve its reputation? On the ground, the fashion landscape is changing. Japan’s luxury fashion market has ...

The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Japan’s favorite comfort food comes in various guises. Some ramen aficionados give top rank to Hakata ramen in Fukuoka for its combination of pork ...

You can get in touch with Micah by emailing [email protected]. Japan's population has dwindled for 15 consecutive years, as fewer people marry and have children. About 30 percent of ...

“HIGHLIGHTING Japan” is an official monthly online magazine to promote understanding of Japan for the people around the world, with variety of themes. “Kizuna” means the enduring bonds between ...

A training airplane crash-landed at Oita Airport in Kunisaki ... according to company officials and the ministry. The Japan Transport Safety Board, a government body that investigates transport ...

Night - Clear. Winds NW at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 39 °F (3.9 °C). Cloudy with a high of 51 °F (10.6 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). Partly cloudy today ...