Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and their neighbors are packed with hidden gems that go beyond castles and shopping streets. Think: quiet ...

The father in his 40s from Osaka Prefecture said he and his son were swept down the river for 100 meters or so after the boat capsized on March 28. “Honestly, I thought I was going to die,” he ...

A hydrogen fuel cell ship for taking passengers to and from the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka has been shown to media. The boat is powered by electricity generated from hydrogen and oxygen.

From riverside strolls to illuminated sakura nights, explore the best hanami spots in Japan to see cherry blossoms this ...