In November, after three months of interviews, I lost out on a job and decided it was time for a travel break. I set out on a ...

Hiroshima is a city that invites reflection ... all of which appear to float on water during high tide. The word ‘Miyajima’ means ‘shrine island,’ named due to its association with its most famous ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

Glass ceilings comprising gender norms and practices can prevent women from advancing in organizational hierarchies, but glass fences may also be limiting—especially to Japanese female faculty ...

Click here to check out the stories of Japanese regions that have put much effort into sustainable tourism developments and ...

Mie Miyajima is known for A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016) and Don't Cry, Hara-chan (2013).

China's first domestically built passenger jet is taking aim at markets previously dominated by Western companies like Boeing and Airbus. The new C919 jet is already being operated at 10 cities ...

From kayaking in the snow to sledding on a cookie sheet, Texas and Louisiana residents found a number of creative ways to enjoy the historic winter storm that walloped the South on Tuesday.

At a news conference in the capital, the 42-year-old former mayor of Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture said his party plans to field candidates in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election expected ...

Entering juryo for the ninth time ties Kitaharima with the sumo record. But he has set his sights even higher. “I am still a younger wrestler,” he said. The last time Kitaharima was a ...

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Other major cities include Kyoto, known as the cradle of Japanese culture; Osaka, a significant culinary and commercial hub; and Hiroshima ... Among the main natural attractions are Shiretoko ...