A U.S. service member was rescued after going missing on Mount Iwate, a volcano that has been closed to hikers since October 2024 due to volcanic activity.

Central Hokkaido deserves a spot on your Japan itinerary—here's where to stay, what to do, and where to eat while you're there.

While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...

Japan's parliament is set to elect ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, one ...

Sanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan's first female prime minister after her party secured a crucial coalition partner.

The Aqua Ring is wheelchair accessible, allowing those who require a slope to reach Katsuragi’s summit to also enjoy its ...

Filipino climber dies after rescue from Japan’s Northern Alps - Mount Okuhotakadake is one of Japan’s most challenging climbs ...

Walk on lava fields, peer into fiery craters, and even cook eggs in volcanic steam — volcano tourism takes thrill-seeking to ...

The new Liberal Democratic Party leadership, which launched Tuesday, strongly reflects the will of former Prime Minister Taro Aso, who backed the rise of LDP President Sanae Takaichi and was ...

TOKYO-Ms Sanae Takaichi, who is expected to become Japan’s next prime minister, chose former premier and party heavyweight Taro Aso on Oct 7 as vice-president of her ruling party, a move some analysts ...