Due to its originality, Gudetama has created a connection with the young public that follows the Hello Kitty universe and the ...

As an American travel writer living with my family in Bali, Indonesia, all of Asia essentially acts as our backyard.

“But they can go in there and see characters from Mexico, Spain, Japan, and Korea, and they see the different ... These themed devices include tickets to similarly themed festivals or Sanrio Puroland, ...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

Located in the Yamagata region about 260 miles north of Tokyo, the onsen is one of the most famous in Japan, drawing around 330,000 visitors each year. Travelers from around the world flock to the ...

Travel staff shares their top travel recommendations for 2025. Each one offers a unique experience, from vibrant cities to ...

This month, Japan’s international tourism industry will close out a remarkable, record-breaking year. “All the (tourism) indicators are set to rise: contribution to the Japanese economy ...

I can't wait to go back. Want to learn more? Here's the story I wrote after my visit:Why Disney fans will travel all the way to Japan for Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea The Okanagan Valley in British ...

Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car project, recently announced plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, partnering with local taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and popular ...

As 2024 nears its end and we look back on the year in entertainment, it was clearly one when Japan-related works loomed large on the global market. It is a diverse group of works. Some were made ...