Naruhito's grandfather, Hirohito, known posthumously as the Emperor Showa, was treated as a god but renounced his divine ...

With inbound tourism to Japan rising by 30 percent annually from 2011 to 2015, the Japanese government has set an ambitious target of attracting 40 million overseas visitors by 2020 when the Olympic ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When traveling to a country, it is highly recommended that visitors learn about the country's culture and customs as a form of respect. Among East Asian countries, Japan stands out ...

Japan's topography is more than 70 percent mountains, and famous peaks like Tokyo's Mt. Takao attract hordes of hikers for their natural beauty and historical sites. However, more remote destinations ...

With these 11 facts about Japanese culture for kids, you can hopefully get your curious little minds interested in something other than the newest episode of their favorite TV show. In this age of ...

TOKYO — The Japanese government announced last week that it will be adding 23 new technologies, including specific AI technologies, to its list of "Specified Key Technologies," according to the ...

"There is no doubt that I have done all this," Tetsuya Yamagami said in court, admitting to the murder of the country's ...

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy ...

An electric scooter service provider in Japan will make it mandatory for users to allow police to share information on traffic violations with the company as part of efforts to reduce accidents. Under ...