The legends of Unzen Onsen passed down through the ages paint a chilling picture. In this mountain resort town, stories of demons, white snakes rising from the mist and Buddhist monks using the ...

But I’ll leave those questions to the news outlets: I’m a travel editor with Live Japan. I was awed by the experience—and I hope that by the ... For instance, “Life of Vegetables” tells the story of ...

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell once again, giving back 1,023.42 points, or 3%, to 33,585.58. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gained 232.91 points, or 1.1%, to 20,914.69. In Shanghai, the CSI 300 took ...

TOKYO (AP) — A lightning strike in western Japan injured five students at a school playground on Thursday, including one who remained unconscious, media reports said. Junior high school students ...

Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 2.96% to close at 33,585.58 while the Topix traded 2.85% lower to close at 2,466.91. South Korea's Kospi fell 0.5% to end the trading day at 2,432.72 and the small-cap ...

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.82% to close at 7,646.5. Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 2.96% to close at 33,585.58 while the Topix traded 2.85% lower to close at 2,466.91. South Korea's Kospi fell 0.5% ...

as the view from nearby makes it look like Mt. Fuji is perched above the building. An area at the adjacent fumotto Minami-Alps shopping and entertainment complex has also become a popular spot with ...