Sixty years after the world's first high-speed train launched, rail enthusiast Paul Carter rides the bullet train along ...
Japan's unemployment rate in October rose 0.1 percentage point from the previous month to 2.5 percent, deteriorating for the ...
It might be tempting to think that December isn’t the best time of year to visit Japan. Although December officially marks ...
Kyoto may be best known for its sakura, or cherry blossoms, but for my money, fall is the best time to visit the ancient ...
You can avoid the crowds in Japan-even in Tokyo and Kyoto. Consider when and where you visit, try new neighborhoods, and make ...
What comes to mind when you think of Shiga Prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region? Perhaps it’s the country’s largest lake, Lake ...
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Japan's railway system. Tokyo Station - the heart of the network is a hub station that provides access to various destinations. Tokyo Station is the first ...