Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were temporarily halted Friday after a fire broke out near a track in central Japan, a

As the Lunar New Year approaches, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the top 10 most sought-after cities in Asia to celebrate the start of 'The Year of the Snake'. Japanese cities emerged as tourist favorites for the holiday period with Tokyo taking the top spot.

OSAKA (TR) – One case in the trial of a former hospital nurse accused of raping 10 girls left at home alone over a six-year period started at the Osaka District Court last week.

Get an idea of when you can expect to see this year’s blooms across Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more

Okinawa, known for the rich beauty of its diverse islands, offers visitors a tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs.

A short metro or regional train ride from Kyoto, Osaka trades ancient temples for modern architecture, a lively atmosphere and ample nightlife. Of course, the metropolis on the island of Honshu still has plenty to offer in terms of history.

The local star's Once Upon A Time brand has booths in Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe and three locations in Tokyo. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A weak yen is attracting more visitors than ever to Japan, with national tourism figures released on Wednesday showing a new record of an estimated 36.8 million arrivals last year. That is also raising prices for Kojima’s staff and other Japanese business travelers.

Donna Burke has the most famous voice you've never heard of. The Australian expat first moved to Japan in the 1990s, hoping to make it as a singer. Now, she's the voice of the Tokaido Shinkansen, commonly known as the bullet train,

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka retired from her Australian Open third-round match Friday with an abdominal injury after losing th

Amid the baseball games, art galleries and temples, Kyushu island’s largest city has a street food and nightlife culture comparable to Osaka’s.

We will do our best to communicate (the attractions of) not only Osaka but also Japan as a whole to the world,' Ishiba also said.