During my years in Japan, I have climbed Mount Fuji, camped alongside her lakes and marveled at the dramatic scenery of the Kofu Basin that surrounds Yamanashi Prefecture’s capital city.

OMACHI, Nagano Prefecture--The Japanese wolf, a species thought to have gone extinct more than a century ago, may still roam the rugged mountain terrain of central Japan--but finding solid proof ...

Women’s participation is still low across many of Japan's 47 prefectures ... 10.6 percent of all prefectural assembly members. Yamanashi Prefecture had the lowest ratio in the country at ...

Sunny with a high of 43 °F (6.1 °C). Winds NW at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable. The overnight low will be 21 °F (-6.1 °C). Cloudy today with a high of 43 °F (6.1 ...

Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing ...

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A new report highlights the changing perceptions of travel media and marketing, exploring how luxury and lifestyle hotel brands can succeed in attracting a dynamically diverse cohort of luxury ...

In November, after three months of interviews, I lost out on a job and decided it was time for a travel break. I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable ...

Planning a trip to or in Japan? With all the new attractions and stunning heritage sites to add to your travel list ... This remarkable stay in Nagano prefecture is a unique cultural and ...

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A weekly ranking of the most popular songs in Japan combining physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, YouTube and GYAO! video views and karaoke data, compiled by Billboard Japan.