The Nijisseiki (20th century) pear of western Japan's Tottori Prefecture is popular for its refreshing sweetness, tartness and crisp texture. But what some people may not know about this fruit is ...

Sweet, with a texture similar to apples, the Asian pears cultivated in Tottori are famous nationwide. Local pride in these fruits is so high that Kurayoshi, a town in central Tottori, has a pear ...

Japan’s least populated prefecture is home to the Tottori Sand Dunes, a desert landscape that is now carefully protected by the government.

As part of the Japanese Mandarin and Pear Expo, guests will be also treated to an exclusive tasting of the Japanese Mandarin “Aoshima” and Japanese Tottori 20th Century Pear.

Crabs and Tottori-grown pears have won acclaim, but beef did not seize the glory until very recently,” said Hirai who speaks passionately about the prefecture that he represents, and also about the ...

TOTTORI--Sand sculptors are putting the finishing touches on their gritty masterpieces for a special exhibition opening on April 25 at the Tottori Sand Museum near the Tottori Sand Dunes here.

TOTTORI—The face of a Japanese woman who lived around 1,800 years ago and wouldn't look out of place today has been re-created in a stunning visualization.

The prefecture's new art museum aims to engage the community through interactive activities rather than merely showcasing boundary-pushing art.

I tried comparing drinking with "Momomo" which is popular among the popular series of pears with fans waiting for ...

Western Japan’s Tottori Prefecture, lying on the Sea of Japan and boasting the famous Mount Daisen and other peaks, has been a major beef-producing area since the Edo Period. Japan’s least ...

Japanese Tottori pears, cooked octopus, Manilla clams and a sushi chef on premises are just some of the attractions here. “We’re proud of our variety and of our store, ” Joe Takeda said.