KOFU -- This east Japan city has seen "hometown tax" donations surge about eightfold in five years, driven by efforts to ...

Nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, this city near Hiroshima is known for its temples, cycling scene, and savory pancakes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grace Cheng, a 22-year-old travel blogger based in the US, has visited Japan 11 times. Cheng has a soft spot for cultural ...

In Japan, one of the world’s most rapidly graying societies, officials often face pressure to stem the tide of demographic ...

SEOUL, South Korea, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanolja Research, a global research institute specializing in travel and tourism, today announced the 2026 results of the 'Yanolja Attractiveness ...

A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties. The limit—which will be recommended ...

Aging societies and population decline have been on the rise globally, but in Japan, the situation has been exacerbated ten-fold. A staggering 36.21 million people, or 28.9% of the populace, are 65 ...

The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting. By David LaHuta Japanese cities like ...

A woman using her phone in Otaru city, Japan. A picturesque port city in Japan has hired security guards to control selfie-taking tourists at a popular photo spot. Tourism officials in Otaru, a small ...