Browsing: Japan
Many Chinese tourists are increasingly avoiding Japan as a destination for Lunar New Year celebrations due to a diplomatic conflict…
Eiko Kawasaki, now 83, left Japan for North Korea at 17, lured by the promise of a “paradise on earth.”…
A series of earthquakes struck Shimane and Tottori prefectures in Japan on Tuesday morning, starting with a 6.2 magnitude tremor…
Okunoshima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea known as “Rabbit Island,” is characterized by its furry inhabitants and a…
Earlier this month, 13 European countries and Japan condemned Israel’s recognition of 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West…
On Monday, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Aomori Prefecture, prompting concerns of potential subsequent seismic events. The Japan Meteorological…
Japanese policymakers are considering increasing the departure tax, officially known as the “International Tourist Tax,” for travelers leaving Japan. Currently…
Kyoto, a symbol of overtourism in Japan, is experiencing a decline in visitors, particularly from China, following diplomatic tensions and…
In their latest adventure, the “Kitakanto Brothers,” Masayuki Sunakoma and Takamichi Furusawa, intended to explore Ashikaga City in Tochigi Prefecture,…
Japan is facing unprecedented weather challenges, with summer 2025 projected to be the hottest on record—averaging 2.36 degrees Celsius higher…