Tokyo is a powerhouse, but the regional "wow factor" doesn't stop at Japan's borders. From the hawker centers of Singapore to ...

Dark rooms filled with soft leather sofas and curated vinyl are popping up across the United States and the world ...

While most travellers head south of Tokyo, those who venture up to the far north of Honshu island will be rewarded with Japan’s trademark scenic trains, samurai castles and local crafts — but fewer ...

AKIBA GO is the latest initiative following AKIBA ZIP, the souvenir service exclusively for passengers boarding ZIPAIR flights launched in December 2024. Similar to AKIBA ZIP, purchased items can be ...

The phenomenon of listening bars originated in Japan — and in frenetic Tokyo they offer a unique way to switch off, wind down ...

Ten Japanese hotels are getting an expansion of the popular immersive Pokémon rooms with bookings being accepted through ...

As winter sets in and festive lights begin to glow, some destinations feel like scenes plucked straight from the pages of a ...

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

Every city and town in Japan, big or small, has meibutsu (local specialties) and Nagasaki is no exception. Located on Kyushu’s western coast, the city of Nagasaki has lots for history buffs and ...

Dec. 22 (UPI) --Japan's H3 rocket faced issues Monday during its seventh launch attempt. The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 8:51 p.m. EST Sunday night in Japan carrying the ...

A city government in Japan has unveiled a bizarre yet impressively realistic pair of fully wearable boots modelled after Taiwan’s beloved dish, braised pork rice. The creation has sparked a lively ...

A simple pair of striped socks from Japanese convenience stores has become a global cult item. But how did an everyday essential turn into the souvenir travellers seek out? I am on the hunt in Tokyo.