Japan’s largest river terrace Located along the Shinano River, Tsunan features Japan’s largest river terrace, shaped by its tributaries. Recognized as part of the Naeba Geopark, it is a land ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

In this episode we are going to look at the background, conception and ultimately the fate of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Shinano, World War II’s ill-fated supercarrier.

Japan is renowned for its cherry blossoms ... From JR Nagoya Station: Take the JR Limited Express Shinano (approx. 1 hr 3 min) to Matsumoto Station, then walk for about 20 minutes. Phone Number ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

A one-stop shop for wagyu, sashimi, and all the Japanese snacks you could dream of is now open in Tysons. Marufuji, a spinoff of a small family-owned grocery chain that started in Connecticut, offers ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% ...

At the start of the new year, nuclear chemists Hiromitsu Haba and Kouji Morimoto slide precisely 119 Japanese yen into the collection box at their local shrine. They are seeking good fortune in ...

Are you annoying everyone around you? Blocking the train with a big suitcase? Quit It! Here are 10 common mistakes tourists make in Japan. For those traveling to Japan for the first time, the research ...

(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from ...