Tokyo, Nagano is a magnet for skiers and snowboarders, but it also has temples, macaque monkeys and a town Hokusai painted in The air is crisp, the snow deep and undisturbed. The Japanese Alps tower ...

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

A while back we discovered that Shaker design is alive and well in Japan. First we discovered the work of Masashi Ifuji, who ...

Haii Keii is set to open in Houston on Feb. 18 in Upper Kirby. It is an immersive dining experience with captivating lights ...

The MLB chose the LA Dodgers and Chicago Cubs for a reason, as they have Japanese talents on their rosters. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made headlines on Wednesday when he revealed that his two ...

Experience the beauty and tradition of Japan's Lantern Festivals with our guide to these breathtaking celebrations of light ...

We visit a Hakata ori textile manufacturer with over 160 years of history and explore the kimono sash designs created by their youngest worker, who is in her third year with the company. In another ...

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces its newest culinary addition, KOMO, where masterful Japanese cuisine comes alive in a setting that captures Maui’s legendary glow. The intimate 50-seat ...

Seiko Epson is pursuing loftier goals: to become both “carbon negative,” absorbing more of the greenhouse gas CO2 than it emits, and “underground resource free,” using no newly mined oil, metals, or ...

We have compiled a list of ten spectacular sites for cherry blossom appreciation in central Japan, offering a blend of breathtaking scenery along with insights into Japanese history and culture ...

A housing complex where attempted murder suspect Yusuke Yaguchi lived prior to his arrest is seen in the city of Nagano on Jan. 26, 2025. (Mainichi/Ayano Tanaka) NAGANO -- Over 300 tips were ...

The 46-year-old suspect in last week's fatal stabbing near Nagano Station was sent to prosecutors Monday, police said, following the attack that left one dead and two others injured. The suspect ...