From George Masa’s 1915 arrival in, North Carolina, until his death in 1933, the trailblazing Japanese photographer explored ...

Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71 Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested after Minnesota church ...

One of a minority of Japanese cities that don't share a name with the prefecture they are the capital of, Kofu is the ...

Known for its Olympic-worthy mountains, alpine forests, and highlands crossed by rivers and ponds, Joshin Etsu Kogen National ...

The peak of Mount Takeyama bears hallmarks of civilization -- a paved road and a public bathroom. Follow the road to a metal staircase that gives you views of the opposite side of the mountain. Below ...

Springtime in Japan celebrates the spectacular flowers that burst into bloom, giving residents and visitors alike a new life.

In Tokyo, flowers are expected to start blooming March 22 and reach full bloom a week later March 29. Kyoto and Osaka are ...

Visitors can meet more than 600 Pokémon at the facility located inside Yomiuriland, which straddles Inagi, Tokyo, and Kawasaki.

After we've seen Super Mario and even the Minions immortalized at theme parks, I’ve always wondered why Pokémon hasn't ...

Every Pokémon fan’s childhood dream has come true: PokéPark Kanto, a sprawling Pokémon world, has come to life in Tokyo’s Yomiuri Land amusement park, complete with hundreds of life-sized Pokémon, two ...

In just over a week, the first-ever permanent Pokemon theme park, PokePark Kanto, will open in Japan. Judging from advance ...

Netflix has unveiled details of its 2026 Japan slate, highlighting partnerships with Toho Studios and animation powerhouse ...