Sitting in the Japanese Alps outside the city of Nagano, Hakuba Valley has become a global ski destination known for ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for March 19 to test your news knowledge.

Scattered across the Seto Inland Sea, the islands of the Geiyo archipelago allow travelers to experience a quieter side of ...

One of the main draws of visiting Tokyo is catching a glimpse of the iconic Mount Fuji. When planning my itinerary in advance ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season starts as three cities enjoy the bloom - Sakura have deeply influenced Japanese culture for ...

Visitors heading to Japan may soon need to complete an extra step of (digital) paperwork before boarding their flight. The ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 7 ...

We went to Japan as empty nesters and were able to explore new experiences together. The trip reminded me that I still enjoy ...

Why completing Japan’s historic 88 temple pilgrimage was so rewarding – and gruelling - In pursuit of a new sense of purpose, Samantha Herbert takes on one of the world’s most challenging hikes across ...

The Japanese government is moving to abolish with the need for most foreign tourists to meet face-to-face with immigration ...