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Often overlooked by travelers, Tohoku may be one of the most exciting parts of Japan.

Endo Kazutoshi spent decades climbing to the top of the culinary world, only for a devastating fire to threaten it all. I joined him in the aftermath as he travelled around his homeland, visiting the ...

Lawson, one of Japan’s three major convenience store chains, is selling a limited-edition product called the ‘Kanaashi (Kinno ...

Japanese gin has quietly become one of the most exciting categories in the spirits world. Japanese distillers have leaned ...

An 11-year-old boy has been missing for about a week in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture. The Kyoto prefectural police have released information about the boy and are continuing their search.

Discover the 20 best foods to eat in Nagoya — from Hitsumabushi eel and Miso Katsu to Tebasaki chicken wings and Ogura Toast.

Discover the best foods to eat in Sendai, from iconic gyutan and zunda mochi to fresh Matsushima oysters and harako meshi.

A snow corridor featuring massive snow walls on either side of a national route in Aomori Prefecture opened Wednesday after a four-month winter closure.