UTSUNOMIYA — Minpaku private lodging services using vacant houses and vacation homes have expanded in Tochigi Prefecture ... which are home to major tourist attractions. Foreigners are also the main ...

The Edo period (1603-1868) was a time when Japan's unique culture flourished during a time ... meaning “inn”). Tourist attractions in Narai-juku include rows of quaint traditional wooden buildings ...

Transitioning from woodworking to leather craft felt very natural and brought back the familiar satisfaction ... Its products are crafted primarily from vegetable-tanned calfskin from the Tochigi ...

This guide covers top attractions, key climate tips, and travel advice for Okinawa. In this guide, we’ll introduce the top attractions, key weather insights, and tips for a hassle-free visit to ...

ASHIKAGA, Tochigi Prefecture—The upcoming special exhibition of the renowned Yamanbagiri Kunihiro sword at a public museum here has drawn a killer response from its fans. But officials may have ...

Police filed additional charges in connection with the murder of a Tokyo couple whose charred bodies were discovered in a wooded area of Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, last month. On May 11 ...

Night - Cloudy with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds from NW to WNW at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 30 °F (-1.1 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 56 °F (13.3 °C ...

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Dating key tectonic events in Japan's geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation from intense heat due to metamorphism. Researchers tackled this by using ...

Acadia National Park on Maine’s Mount Desert Island offers a stunning mix of coastal cliffs, dense woodlands, and scenic ...

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