Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Japan on April 3, 2025. Founded in New York in 1893, Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton family of brands, with 34 hotels across the ...

Often served in early spring, coinciding with the fishing season, this dish is prepared by boiling the squid in salted water and then serving with leeks and a generous pour of vinegared miso (miso, ...

“I was born in the city of Akita, as the son of a grocery wholesaler ... is a rural region known for its scenic beauty, traditional crafts, and fishing villages. On January 1, 2024, the area was ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

For the first time in eight days, coupled runs on the Tohoku, Akita and Yamagata Shinkansen lines resumed on the morning of March 14 after being halted due to a malfunction in Tokyo. An Akita ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

Police in Australia say a fisherman who fell overboard during a fishing competition on Sunday was dragged by a shark that was entangled in fishing gear. The search for Paul Barning, a figure in ...

SEMBOKU, Akita -- The first international boarding school in Akita Prefecture will open here September, and the local government is pinning its hopes on the positive economic effects of the ...

A former racing greyhound is looking for a new home. Seven-year-old Charlotte, currently at Dogs Trust Glasgow.

A man on trial for second-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Banff has been found guilty of the lesser ...