But there they are, and approaching fast: the Japan Meteorological Corporation ... blooming a few weeks later than usual. So far for Tokyo, the cherry blossoms are predicted to start flowering ...

In the stylish city of Tokyo, fashion icons gather from all over the world on the lookout for the latest trends. But where to get a haircut in Tokyo by someone who speaks English? Fortunately, ...

The metropolitan area of Tokyo is home to nearly 40 million people and the city has been the capital of Japan since 1868. As one of the world’s most famous cities, it also features an iconic skyline, ...

Tokyo is one of the most popular destinations on the planet, so it shouldn't be a shock to hear that there are heaps of tourist traps to avoid in the city.

Known as 'baika' in Japanese, plum blossoms can easily be mistaken for sakura. Yet, there are distinct differences that set these two exquisite flowers apart. Join us as we explore the best times and ...

Suntory Hall, founded in the autumn of 1986, was Tokyo’s first venue for live classical concerts ... After being briefly called the Japan Symphony Orchestra, it was renamed the NHK Symphony Orchestra ...

TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will communicate the issues that Tokyo considers non-negotiable when he meets with Marco Rubio, the nominee for U.S. secretary of state ...

The sight of monkeys gathering and sticking together is called a "monkey dumpling." Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children.

Japanese people are seen enjoying the Sakura or cherry blossoms season in Tokyo, Japan, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou Reported by Sora News 24, Weather News forecasters predict that ...

NAGANO, Japan -- Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort ... Boasting 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen, north of Tokyo, drew 810,000 visitors in fiscal 2023. Yamanouchi is also home to Jigokudani Monkey Park ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A shrine parishioner throws icy cold water on himself during the annual cold-endurance festival at Kanda ...