The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...

The prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade. With over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience.

The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki want the Japanese government to attend an upcoming meeting about the United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons as an observer. Hiroshima City Mayor Matsui ...

Travel specialists weigh in with the most underrated places to visit, along with can’t-miss activities in each locale and the ...

Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul appeals court, in a ruling that could remove long-running legal risks that he has ...

This base houses four French nuclear submarines, each equipped with 16 nuclear missiles capable of destructive power 1,000 times that of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs. The base plays a crucial role ...

Serving as a gateway to electronic payment services and other online sites, QR codes cater to increasingly diversified uses in every corner of the world. The variations range from super secure to ...

Best time to go: "When to visit is subjective, but high season is July and August: Full lagoons; warm, not too hot; rains have passed, but the gateway towns are busy. Either side of these months ...