Suntory Hall, founded in the autumn of 1986, was Tokyo’s first venue for live classical concerts ... 1926 when a professional orchestra called the New Symphony Orchestra was formed. After being ...

Cherry blossoms in Japan usually last about two weeks from the start of their bloom to peak bloom. There are regions located south of Tokyo where cherry blossoms begin to bloom as early as January.

Jewelry and watches are the representative gifts for the special people in your life. In Japan, these are often given as gifts for significant occasions such as birthdays, graduations, first jobs, ...

The Odakyu Line resumed service between Shinjuku and Kyodo stations at around 12:30 on Thursday afternoon ... Indonesia Launches Free School Meal Program with Support from Japan; Ishiba Currying Favor ...

The Odakyu Line is currently suspending services between Shinjuku and Kyodo stations and the operation of the Romancecar limited express trains. There are also delays on services between Kyodo and ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

To be eligible, applicants must have Japanese nationality (i.e. must be Japanese citizens), have a parent or guardian who lives in Tokyo, and be enrolled in a domestic university or technical ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on Jan 15, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the “bucket list” destination despite overcrowding complaints ...

Founded in 1716 in Nara, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten exemplifies a traditional Japanese crafts business ... modern surroundings of Tokyo Skytree’s shopping complex, its commitment to timeless ...

The Athletics made waves to kick off the 2025 international signing period, inking 18-year-old two-way player Shotaro Morii to a $1,510,500 million deal, the largest bonus ever for a Japanese amateur ...