A German tourist was arrested and attacked by locals after he illegally scaled the side of the Temple of Kukulcan in Yucatan, ...

Major League Baseball has had no shortage of stars, but it has never seen a sensation like Ohtani, who is Japan’s answer to ...

Japanese baseball has a rich history, but a series of structural factors stand in the way of it becoming a phenomenon in ...

TOKYO >> Japan’s land prices rose at their fastest pace in 34 years in 2024 with recovery spreading to regional areas thanks ...

Students from Seattle and Naha, Okinawa, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the cross-cultural exchange program.

As Japan's capital prepares to usher in cherry blossom season, companies and local governments are taking steps to ensure ...

The government has approved the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with ...

Vacation rentals in Hakuba, Japan can bring in, on average, more than $60,000 a year in revenue for short-term rental ...

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams didn't receive any overtime or holiday pay during their 286-day stint in space.

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year to climb the iconic mountain will be shelling out a bit more money.

Kyoto hotel tax is set to rise tenfold by 2026, with luxury stays facing steep increases as the city aims to manage its ...

Land prices in Japan as of January 1 rose for the fourth straight year.In terms of growth rate, the three top increases ...