The planetarium turns 100 this year. What came before the giant domes, with imagery of galaxies, asteroids and meteors ...

The Shimanami Kaido, also known as the Nishiseto Expressway, runs from Onomichi to Imabari. Meandering across 6 islands in ...

U.S. alliance is modernizing at speed, but its command architecture remains anchored in an earlier era. A new command is ...

Using Google Earth as our lens, we trace Japan’s invasion of Korea by following the routes, coastal landings, and strategic ...

From Tokyo to Osaka, Japan’s people cluster in three major plains, leaving mountains and interior regions largely empty. Natural barriers and fertile land have funneled cities and industries into ...

The International Space Station (ISS) has shared a breathtaking view of Earth at night. This series of stunning visuals shows ...

Wall St. Insights Japan occupied all or part of over 20 countries during World War II. The U.S. and its allies liberated many ...

There’s the cosy wine bar for an after-work tipple, the playful park-side café with a communal air and the boutique hotel ...

Firefighters and army helicopters are battling a fire that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced ...

From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

Japanese broadcasters have reported that David Bouhadana, the New York sushi chef behind the Sushi by Bou omakase chain, has ...

Gen Con, the biggest tabletop convention in the world, was stacked with exciting new board games. Keith Law runs down his ...