After a random knife assault at a bus stop in front of JR Nagano station on January 22 left one person dead and two injured, Nikkan Gendai (Jan 25) raised the issue of how incidents of this nature ...

The accommodation tax primarily involves an additional tax levied on users of lodging facilities. Kyoto City, which is ...

In the 24 hours through Sunday evening, up to 10 centimeters of snow is expected in the Koshin region, 7 centimeters in the ...

With snow also forecast for Tokyo's 23 wards and other flat areas, the agency is warning of possible traffic disruptions ...

Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military ...

Dr Sarala Fernando The detailed Joint Statement issued on December 16, 2024 after President Dissanayake’s State Visit to India lists a number of areas covered in the bilateral discussions: Political ...

Image credit: Japanese Meteorological Corporation Tokyo in central Japan will enjoy cherry blossom vistas ... with full bloom ...

With confirmation of a new highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) farm outbreak an almost daily occurrence in Japan over the past few weeks, fears are being voiced about a looming egg shortage in ...

AOMORI—Heavy snow has blanketed the northernmost prefecture on the main island of Honshu, disrupting public ... the depth of snow was 111 centimeters in the central part of Aomori, the ...

Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun.' The reason is due to its location, which is to the east of the Asian ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...