Kumacon provides everything you need to deal with up to a three-day bear siege, manufacturer says.

Public reactions to redevelopment plan for Japan’s largest collection of historically significant artwork has been less than positive.

Stories in lift car tag.

As foreign visitor numbers and overtourism concerns both reach historic highs, policymakers think they may have found a way to use one to address the other.

Stories in departure tax tag.

Hopping aboard, Maro took a seat and admired the view as the little car took her up to the mystery destination. After a journey of a few minutes, with the guide explaining things as they went, Maro ...

▼ The cakes are sold frozen, and take three to four hours to defrost in the refrigerator.

Path through the forest of wild Pokémon could strain some visitors’ legs, ticket cost might be hard on their hearts.

Suica Penguin helped revolutionize how Japan buys train ticket and shops, JR’s plans for the future don’t include the character.

The locals told Saya that the original Mamoru Miyakojima stood right outside the Miyakojima Police Department building. She never expected to be sightseeing at a police station, and yet here she was, ...

As the weather gets colder, accessories get fluffier, and the cutest ones around right now are a range of purses from Studio Ghibli specialty chain Donguri Kyowakoku. Starting with the “ Fluffy Purse ...

With the pop star lifestyle as busy as it is, the three vocalists now have time for things other than performing and ...