Planning a trip to East Asia? Our epic guide will help you decide between the magic of China's ancient wonders vs Japan's vibrant culture.

The melody of “Marezora,” the opening song for “Mare,” a Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK ... as part of a tourism-promotion campaign. In Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, a musical road was ...

Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal said outbound shipments likely rose 7.4% on year in December, accelerating from November, in part to due to front-loading of exports ahead of U.S. tariffs.

Priests pounded mochi rice cakes in a wooden mortar at Rinnoji Temple in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture on Saturday, the day of the winter solstice ... Add TheJapanNews to your Google News feed. Japan ...

Time-wise, aim for November for leaf-peeping season but before winter holiday rates hit or early March before Sakura mania drives prices skyward. Consider pairing with the Ritz-Carlton's Nikko ...

Planning a trip to East Asia? Our epic guide will help you decide between the magic of China's ancient wonders vs Japan's ...

Fast Retailing’s November-ending quarter may have seen operating profit growth soften as warmer autumn-winter temperatures dented sales, even with the backdrop for consumer spending in Japan looking ...

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Fall in love with the food, culture, nature, and people while exploring cities such as Tokyo, Nikko, and Okinawa.

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--For a little bit of extra sparkle, long-established ice manufacturer Shogetsu Himuro is preparing to ship naturally frozen ice nationwide from February. Slowly frozen ...

The winter wonderland-themed ceremony follows a ... The bride-to-be shares three children: Nikko, 23, with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez, and Ella, 16, and Evan, 18, with ex-husband Patrick ...