Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

Japan's topography is more than 70 percent mountains ... experience or physical strength. Hiking enthusiast Moriya Jiro has been creating original maps for the past 10 years, mainly focused ...

The urban centers of Japan have long been a draw to tourists ... There are a number of hiking trails to explore in Yakushima, ranging from child-friendly treks to longer expeditions that can ...

For some time now, Japan has been a destination of choice for travellers from across the world, with several areas, not least large parts of Tokyo and Kyoto, groaning under the weight of overtourism.

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in ... wage hikes underpin consumption and allow companies to keep hiking prices not just for goods but services.

BANK of Japan (BOJ) policymakers discussed the likelihood of raising interest rates further with some warning of upside ...