We spent two hours chatting with the three masterminds behind the upcoming sequel to Ōkami: Hideki Kamiya, Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, and Kiyohiko Sakata. The trio told us all about their partnership, how ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more than 40 meters wide, hampering rescuers racing to reach ...

From Osaka station, take a train bound for Kyoto station. Then, hop on the San-in Line for Hiyoshi station. Take the bus bound for 旧知井小学校前 (Former Chii elementary school) and get off at 北 (kita). One ...

One of Japan’s biggest cities is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning cigarettes. Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from ...

The Kingdom of the Netherlands has recently unveiled the theme and design of its Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, in a presentation held in Osaka City. The pavilion's theme ...

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Osaka city government said the hotel’s action did not amount to a refusal to provide accommodation because non-Japanese customers could still ...

During your spring visit to Osaka, don't miss the area's cherry blossom festivals ... The beauty of this sight is such that it was selected as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan".

As you gear up for your trip to Japan, it's important to stay ahead of the weather in key destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido. This one-week forecast will guide you on what to expect and how ...

Black smoke filled up Osaka’s popular tourist destination Tsutenkaku on January 21. A fire broke out at a game arcade near Tsutenkaku Tower. Firefighters received a phone call from a local resident ...