Discover the top 25 culture destinations in the world for 2026, ranked. From UNESCO sites to living traditions, these cities ...

Pepperdine's faculty-led abroad programs offer students the opportunity to travel to countries like Uganda and South Korea to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kyoto is blessed with wonderfully preserved historic districts like Higashiyama - Sean Pavone/Getty Kyoto needs little ...

KYOTO -- A shrine in this west Japan city on Jan. 4 showcased the first game of ancient "kemari" Japanese football in an annual event that takes place at the start of each new year. Held at Shimogamo ...

A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth." ...

You’re planning your first trip to Japan and are not sure which city to visit first. It can be tough to choose, especially if you are on a time limit. Each of the country’s major cities offers a ...

Japan, one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, is preparing a series of policy changes starting in 2026. Along with new tourist taxes in cities such as Kyoto, Sapporo and Sendai, the ...

Arrested in 1616 and martyred three years later, Blessed Leonardo Kimura faced torture and flames with a serenity that ...

As Valentine's Day 2026 flickers into view, the world isn't just looking for a gift?it's searching for a map. Romance has ...

A prominent group of Japanese executives has put its planned visit to Beijing on hold, a sign that a diplomatic feud is chilling commercial ties between Asia’s two largest economies. The delegation of ...

The San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail is a 230-kilometer-long course connecting the Sea of Japan coastline along Tottori, Hyogo, and Kyoto prefectures. It is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. On the ...