Travel Spots
-
Kagoshima: Men Fight Fierce Tug-Of-War Battle
SATSUMA-SENDAI, Kagoshima — A traditional tug-of-war event was held recently in Satsuma-Sendai, Kago...
October 7, 2023
-
Evangelion’s ‘Spear of Longinus’ displayed in Yamaguchi Prefecture
UBE, Yamaguchi - Fans now can see a giant replica of a spear displayed in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefec...
October 7, 2023
-
Fukuoka: Old Bulwark against Invasion Reborn as Tourist Site
FUKUOKA — The ruins of a bulwark built in the 13th century to protect against Mongol invasions have ...
October 7, 2023
-
Lucky Rakes Believed to Bring Good Fortune; Production at Peak Ahead of Tori No Ichi Fairs
An artisan decorates a kumade rake at a workshop in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Production of such decorativ...
October 6, 2023
-
Rice Fields Adorned in Golden Hues
Harvested rice dries in the sun at the Owarabi terraced rice fields in Yamanobe, Yamagata Prefecture...
October 5, 2023
-
First Snowcap on Mt. Fuji Observed 5 Days Later than Last Year
KOFU — Mt. Fuji was seen snowcapped for the first time this season on Thursday morning, five days la...
October 5, 2023
-
Katsushika-Shibamata: Step Into the Retro World of Japanese Movie Series “Otoko wa Tsuraiyo”
Have you ever heard of the movie series “Otoko wa Tsuraiyo” (It’s tough to be a man) featuring a mai...
October 4, 2023
-
Stripes of Colorful Cockscomb Flowers Roll across German Theme Park’s Fields in Chiba Pref.
Cockscomb plants bloom at the Country Farm Tokyo German Village theme park in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefe...
October 4, 2023
-
‘Visitor Tax’ to Combat Overtourism in Miyajima; Revenue to Improve and Build Island Facilities
HIROSHIMA — A new tourist tax came into effect on Sunday, targeting visitors to Miyajima, an island ...
October 2, 2023
-
JR Tadami Line Draws Fans 1-Year After Reopening; Popular Route Partially Closed Since 2011 Torrential Rains
A train crosses Tadamigawa Bridge No. 3 over a Tadami River shrouded in morning mist on Sunday in Mi...
October 2, 2023
-
Hokkaido Travel Adventures / Cycling Around Hokkaido’s Tokachi Region Offers Stunning Scenery
The Yomiuri ShimbunParticipants of a cycling tour on a section of the Tokapuchi 400 cycling route en...
October 2, 2023
-
Buddhist Statues Return to Newly Refurbished Hall in Todai-ji Temple in Nara Pref.
NARA — The statues of the Four Divine Kings of Buddhism have returned to their original places in To...
October 1, 2023
-
Japan Tourism / Enjoy Autumnal Paradise at Foot of Mt. Daisen
One of the largest beech forests in western Japan stands halfway up Mt. Daisen, the highest mountain...
September 30, 2023
-
Kumamoto: Temple’s Unique Sauna Brings in Visitors
KUMAMOTO — Amid an unprecedented sauna boom, a mountain temple in Kumamoto is attracting many fans. ...
September 28, 2023
-
Wakayama Train Company Releases Calendar of Tama and Other Feline Stationmasters
WAKAYAMA — Wakayama Electric Railway Co. released on Wednesday a desktop calendar for 2024 that cont...
September 28, 2023
"Features" POPULAR ARTICLE
- My Mother-in-Law Insists I Have Another Child
- VR Guide Lets Visitors See Lost Scenes at Kofukuji Temple; Tourists Can Use Smartphones to View Original Architecture of Nara Pref. Complex
- Cosplayers Enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding for Free at Ski Resort’s Opening Day on Mt. Fuji; Earliest Opening for Ski Resort This Season in Japan
- Neko Pitcher
- Ukrainian Folk Dolls Tour Japan In Appeal For Peace; Last Show of 100 Motanka Opens Oct. 24 In Kamakura
JN TOP STORIES
- LDP Faces Struggle To Survive As Minority Ruling Party; Ishiba Must Woo Opposition To Get Anything Done
- Kyoto: Free Magazine Edited by Young Priests Celebrates 15th Year; ‘Freestyle Priests’Discussing Modern-Day Buddhism
- Princess Yuriko Part of Imperial Family for 83 Years;Witness to History Lived With Dignity, Elegance
- Japan, U.S., ROK Hold Joint Training; Nations Practice Combating Maritime, Aerial, Cyber Threats
- Number Nine 09 / Seafood Mazesoba Offers Delight Through Various Flavors; New Charm in Historical Soka
- Dried Persimmon Season Has Arrived, Bringing Curtains of Bright Orange
- Trees Wreathed in Vivid Red Line Avenue in Kanazawa; Morning Sun Creates Vision of Flame, Delights Passersby
- Foreign Minister Iwaya Meets Counterparts from U.S., South Korea; Discussions Center on Russia, North Korea, China
- Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Snaps 3-day Slide as Automakers and Banks Gain (Update 1)