TOKYO -- As Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka draw the bulk of international tourists in Japan, cities in the western part of the country are teaming up to attract visitors ahead of the opening of Expo 2025 this ...

KYOTO--Japanese on sightseeing trips seem to be avoiding key landmarks in this historic city due to the hordes of foreign ...

An iconic floating shrine, a stunning pagoda, free-roaming deer, gorgeous nature, and cozy traditional inns can all be found ...

Japanese travelers are skipping Kyoto’s hotspots as foreign crowds surge. Here's what's changing and where locals are going ...

Hyogo Prefectural Police said Wednesday they have arrested a U.S. tourist after he reported that he had inadvertently brought ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world ...

The Tourism Promotions Board Philippines recently welcomed a diverse group of 76 Japanese travel agents, corporate buyers, ...

Japan's tourism industry faces severe labour shortages as young workers abandon hospitality jobs for better pay and work-life ...

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

Initially, Ureshino was a hotspot for domestic tourists. There were only a meagre 25,000 residents here. Over time, Ureshino ...