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.

A review of the film Gradam Ceoil TG4 @ Expo 25 when 12 Irish traditional musicians played a concert in the Hat venue in ...

With the cost of hotel rooms rapidly rising in central Osaka and Kyoto prefectures amid overtourism, Nara prefecture is drawing attention as an attractive alternative.

Kyoto is one of those rare cities that stays with you. It slows you down, reconnects you with yourself and reminds you of the ...

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 ...

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.

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