Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million tourists in 2024 — and even more are expected in 2025. But is it too much, too fast? In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at Japan’s overtourism ...

Tsuyama, nicknamed “Little Kyoto,” is an off-the-beaten-path destination in northern Okayama Prefecture. Tsuyama is accessible by train from the regional capital Okayama City, making it an option for ...

Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the country for the second ...

Many areas of Japan recorded temperatures of more than 25C or higher, which the agency defines as a summer day. The daytime temperature soared to 26.8C in Tsuyama City in Okayama Prefecture ...

The daytime high in the city of Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture ... temperatures exceeding 20 degrees in many cities in western Japan, including Fukuoka, Nagoya and Osaka.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Daichi Kamada, left, celebrates with teammates, Takefusa Kubo, center, and Kaoru Mitoma, right ...

requiring production of Autos (Chips, Steel, Aluminum, Pharma, etc.) to eventually be produced in the US, As noted in the article, in 2024 Japanese companies exported 1.37 million cars to the US. But ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

Japan is known for being one of the most fashion-forward places on the planet. Does it deserve its reputation? On the ground, the fashion landscape is changing. Japan’s luxury fashion market has ...