Italy has joined countries like Japan, Nepal, Peru, Spain, and Portugal in introducing strict hiking regulations to curb overtourism and protect fragile environments. These new measures, rolled out in ...

One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of ...

Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience, following the recent opening of its Sky Garden ...

In New York, the Empire State Building has introduced surge-pricing — where prices increase according to demand — and in ...

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with officials estimating an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough, a seismic zone off the country’s ...

Losing his job and status isn't enough - he should lose his freedom. Several weekly scandal magazines are running stories this week and last month stating that Fuji TV might sue the sexual predator ...

A trip to Japan is incomplete without visiting Mount Fuji, which is considered a symbol of harmony and beauty in the country. However, catching a glimpse of this majestic mountain depends on timing ...

The president of Japanese commercial broadcaster Fuji Television has conveyed his apology to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a TV personality when she was an announcer for the network.

A government-appointed panel, composed of volcanologists and disaster preparedness experts, has now issued a set of guidelines on how to handle such a crisis, particularly if the eruption leads to ...

(CNN) — Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount ... guidelines published last week. While there is no suggestion that an eruption is ...