With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

On one hand, you have futuristic cities like Tokyo and Osaka, with towering skyscrapers ... The country's diverse climate means that there is something to enjoy in every season. In winter, Japan ...

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there's an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

"This place truly soothes the soul," said Risa Ikeda, a 41-year-old volunteer at the ryokan, who was once a guest, but relocated from Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, to Beppu in September. "I don't think ...

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

There was no hiding Naomi Osaka's joy -- and relief -- on Wednesday. After dropping the first set in spectacular fashion to No. 20 seed Karolina Muchova, Osaka stormed back for her biggest victory ...

For the first time in three years, the tennis world will see Naomi Osaka in the third round of a Grand Slam. The two-time Australian Open champion advanced to the third round of the tournament on ...

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday.

MELBOURNE -- Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka rallied from a set down to defeat No.20 seed Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

MELBOURNE, Australia — For Naomi Osaka, this journey to the other side of the world is starting to become a rollercoaster ride for the ages. The new year had all started so right, with a run to ...

Naomi Osaka called her 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first round “an acceptable job.” But Osaka has more on her mind than seeking her fifth major title ...