At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more ...

As forecasting is not always that precise, nature photographers often want to get a jump on the full-bloom schedule by ...

Snow is falling mainly in areas along the Sea of Japan coast from northern to western Japan. Snowfall is expected to intensify in those regions on Wednesday. Even flat areas along the Pacific in the ...

Yamagata households spent an average of 22,389 yen (about $148) on eating ramen out in 2024, ranking first among Japan's 47 ...

Twenty regional and Western powers agreed in a joint statement on Thursday to do their utmost to help Syria's new authorities ...

There’s no bigger, more fervently anticipated event in Japan than cherry blossom season, but unfortunately the pretty-in-pink floral phenomenon only lasts for a short time. Sure, you can always expect ...

Explore Akita Komachi rice: an iconic Japanese variety loved for its delicate sweetness & perfect balance & delicious traits.

With no clear prospects, the government is looking for ways to encourage companies to get into the business in line with its ...

A headwind is blowing against Japan’s offshore wind power projects, which have been seen as a promising source of renewable ...

As the season unfolds, cherry blossoms first bloom in Fukushima Prefecture from late March to early April, then gradually move north through Miyagi, Yamagata, Akita, Iwate, and Aomori. Here are 10 ...