The government has approved the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with ...

The Hokkaido government is preparing to make a similar move, affecting all hotels on the island. Under Sapporo’s plan, hotel operators in the city will add 200 yen ($1.25) to room bills of less ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido—A JR express train was filled to 60-percent capacity when it left Sapporo Station for Shimukappu in the central part of Hokkaido in December. After it stopped at Minami ...

If you're not traveling to Japan around late March to early April, you can still enjoy early blossoms in southern areas like Kawazu and Atami City from January to February, or later blooms in colder ...

Fall detection is an essential feature for elderly and vulnerable smartwatch users. Present on several new wearables, fall detection alerts an emergency contact if the device detects a hard fall ...

Heli-skiing involves taking a helicopter to a mountaintop, then swooshing down backcountry terrain. It’s an adrenalin rush ...

The Indy Pass isn't currently on sale. To reduce overcrowding at its partnering ski areas, the Indy Pass limits sales each ...

Bread pudding is a delicious baked dish that can lean both sweet and savory. With bread a key part of the recipe, try one of ...

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Oh, Elise. How did this happen? It profit not a woman to gain the entire world and lose her soul, but for your old ...

TOKYO : Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday and the U.S. dollar meandered as markets awaited clarity on President Donald Trump's trade policy ahead of a new round of tariffs next ...

Whether you’ve lived here your entire life or are visiting for the first time, it’s human nature to want to experience the ...