Yes, the park is in this photo, and its impact is greater than its size. If you’re looking for the World’s Largest Park, you’ll need to head up to Northeast Greenland National... Read more »

A short while ago, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced he would be stepping down as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and as the Prime Minister of Japan. He will... Read more »

It’s safe to say that dining at an omakase restaurant is among the most coveted experiences for visitors in Japan. With a literal translation of “I leave it to you,” omakase refers... Read more »

Can we get to all the remaining Sandshrews before time runs out? When last we left our Japanese-language reporter Ikuna Kamezawa, she was in the middle of a two-day journey through her... Read more »

We love you, ashiyu at Yuppo no Sato. In some ways, ashiyu can be thought of as the mini version of Japan’s hot spring experience. A combination of the words ashi (“foot”)... Read more »

October in Tokyo is one of the best times to get out and experience the city. The cooler weather and crisp autumn air set the stage for fireworks, outdoor film screenings, ramen... Read more »

Fukuoka provides the ideal setting to experience one of Japan’s oldest and most cherished traditions: soaking in an onsen. Located on Kyushu, an island renowned for its volcanic activity and abundant groundwater,... Read more »

Munich – Ukraine reacted with outrage on Saturday after the International Paralympic Committee lifted a partial suspension of Russia and Belarus imposed since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Ukrainian Sports Minister... Read more »

The rise of generative artificial intelligence is causing a massive surge in electricity consumption by data centers around the world, with such centers projected to consume 3% of global energy by 2030... Read more »