Japan’s first cherry blossom forecast for 2026 is out. Find out when sakura will bloom in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond, with key dates to plan your spring trip.

KYOTO—Following the wishes of its Irish creator, a prominent sculpture at the Osaka Kansai Expo is now on public display at ...

Plan your spring trip with the official 2026 sakura forecast, as Kansai is expected to see early flowering and full bloom ...

Japanese motor giant Nidec Corp.'s founder, Shigenobu Nagamori, abruptly stepped down as chairman of the board on Friday, ...

As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and ...

This video captures our first visit to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. We explore cultural landmarks, local food, and daily life in three of Japan’s most iconic cities.

If you want a single word that captures Osaka’s approach to food, try kuiadore – eat until you’re broke. Yes, Tokyo has more ...

For its 10th anniversary, Kyoto Nippon Festival has tapped some of Japan’s leading creative talents for its contemporary ...

The blooms are expected to start flowering on March 19 in Tokyo, with full bloom a week later. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Yamazaki Distillery near Kyoto is the oldest malt whisky distillery in Japan, and you can take tours and taste some of the rarest whiskies in the country.

The existing plan, adopted by the then LDP-Komeito coalition in 2016, has faced opposition from some due to environmental and ...

It's fast, reliable, and smooth. Japan's Shinkansen (bullet train) rockets you across the country while offering breathtaking ...