The average land price rose for the first time in 33 years in more than half of surveyed rural areas in Japan, government ...

The average land price in Japan has risen for the fourth straight year. A booming tourism sector and the construction of semiconductor factories are driving demand.

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

Biwaichi is basically the cycling path around Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake in Shiga Prefecture. The full loop ...

Hokkaido's Furano Line is famous for its breathtaking scenery all year round. It runs between Asahikawa and Furano stations ...

With interest in tiny homes rising in the United States — both as a solution to homelessness and a sustainable residential ...

Sales of manga comics in Japan are estimated to have topped 700 billion yen in 2024 for the first time, rising 1.5 percent from the previous year, industry data showed Tuesday, driven by growth in ...

Value Creation Frontier Laboratories, Sapporo Breweries Ltd., 10 Okatome, Yaizu, Shizuoka 425-0013, Japan ...

As you gear up for your trip to Japan, it's important to stay ahead of the weather in key destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido. This one-week forecast will guide you on what to expect and how ...

But for one resort, Furano, that also means more people getting lost in the backcountry beyond its boundaries.