My destination is Yamaguchi prefecture, in the south-west of the main island, Honshu. Its capital is dubbed the “Kyoto of the West” (Kyoto is in the north-east of Honshu), so I’m expecting ...

For anyone craving Kyoto’s traditional vibes, Yamaguchi exudes a similar atmosphere, but without the crowds. The city, at the western tip of Japan’s main island of Honshu, packs a lot of ...

OSAKA--The end of the line is finally coming for West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) 381-series express trains, the oldest model still used for regular services on the main island of Honshu.

A malfunction in the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system affected traffic around the capital and beyond on Sunday, making some tollbooths on the Tomei Expressway, the Chuo Expressway and other ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency is forecasting heavy snowfall predominantly in regions of Honshu facing the Sea ... their speeds between Nagoya and Kyoto stations due to the snow, causing delays.

i.e. the largest Japanese island of Honshu. This will include the cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, along with several prominent castles. Danserau added that he hopes Shadows doesn't feel ...

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove also known as the Sagano Bamboo Forest is a natural moso bamboo forest in Kyoto that has various pathways for tourists and it is ...