Travel Spots
-
Hiroshima: Iconic gate of Itsukushima Shrine is back
HIROSHIMA — The familiar view of the iconic vermilion Otorii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukai...
October 29, 2022
-
Moomin theme park begins illuminated winter forest event in Saitama
HANNO, Saitama — Visitors are able to walk through an illuminated forest at Moominvalley Park, a the...
October 29, 2022
-
Yokohama: Lantern festival lights up Chinatown
The Chinese New Year Lanterns festival, an event that extravagantly illuminates Yokohama’s Chinatown...
October 28, 2022
-
From sea to table
Colorful seaweed nets float on the Ariake Sea off the coast of Fukuoka and Saga prefectures on Wedne...
October 27, 2022
-
Tokyo: Ueno Park celebrates 50th anniversary since pandas first arrived in Japan
A panda festival started in Ueno Park in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday. The event, called Ueno Pan...
October 26, 2022
-
Mt. Asama on Nagano, Gunma border shows signs of autumn
Mt. Asama, which straddles Gunma and Nagano prefectures, displays clear signs of autumn on Wednesday...
October 26, 2022
-
Kanagawa: Silver grass glisten in autumn sunlight in Hakone
Ears of silver grass glisten in the sunlight on Mt. Daigatake in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Visito...
October 26, 2022
-
Enoshima island makes for a pleasant day trip from Tokyo
Enoshima island, located in the city of Fujisawa in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a spectacular sightseein...
October 24, 2022
-
Shiga: Rain greets return of Edo period’s Otsu Festival
OTSU — Even the star of the parade was dressed for the inclement weather. There was no way a downpou...
October 22, 2022
-
Ehime: Cycle tour around Shikoku similar to famous 88-temple pilgrimage grows in popularity
MATSUYAMA — A cycling tour of about 1,000 kilometers around the perimeter of Shikoku has been attrac...
October 22, 2022
-
Tokyo: Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park
Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park on Thursday night on the first day of “Je...
October 21, 2022
-
Tokyo: Train station to get Harry Potter makeover
A Tokyo train station is to be transformed into a gateway for a new Harry Potter theme park schedule...
October 20, 2022
-
Tour Kyoto using eco-friendly rental bicycles
KYOTO — In Japan and around the world, Kyoto is seen as the quintessential must-experience travel de...
October 17, 2022
-
Tokyo: Tourists flock to Asakusa after easing of border restrictions
Visitors, including overseas tourists, throng the Asakusa district in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday. ...
October 17, 2022
-
Kyoto: Classic steam locomotives on display at railway museum
Classic steam locomotives went on display at Kyoto Railway Museum on Friday in an exhibition which w...
October 16, 2022
"Features" POPULAR ARTICLE
- Tokyo’s Female Rickshaw Pullers Draw Attention in Asakusa; They Attract Tourists Through Social Media Posts
- Hotel Gajoen Tokyo: a ‘Fairy Tale Palace’
- CARTOON OF THE DAY (December 4)
- ‘Donkey Kong Country’ Opens at Universal Studios Japan; New Section Expands Super Nintendo World Area by 70%
- Japan’s Only Hovercraft Tour Launches; Oita Pref. Provides ¥11.2 Mil. to Improve Transportation System
JN TOP STORIES
- Japan’s Nikkei Stock Rises as Toyota Shares Shine
- Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day
- A Baby Froze to Death Overnight in Gaza as Israel and Hamas Trade Accusations of Ceasefire Delays
- KKR and Bain Each Bid More Than $5 Bln for Seven & i Assets, Sources Say
- JAL Experiences Cyberattack on Its System, 14 Domestic Flights Delayed For 30 Minutes or More (UPDATE1)
- Explore the World Expo: Significance of the Event / Experience Life With AI-Powered Robots; Exhibition Will Display Machines Capable of Conversing And Doing Dangerous Jobs
- Sony Celebrates 30 Years of PlayStation; Gaming Computers, Rising Costs Put Pressure on Entertainment Icon
- Mitsubishi Motors Seen As Key to S.E. Asia in Honda, Nissan Talks; Japanese Makers Face Chinese Challenge In Region
- Japan’s Foreign Minister meets China’s Premier; Iwaya, Li Agree To Foster Further Dialogue