We love uncovering hidden travel sites around Japan that take us away from the crowds and lead us to discovering a myriad of culturally rich places. Shimane Prefecture has proven to be a veritable ...

With ski season in Hokkaido (the northernmost island) in full flow in winter, picturesque floral phenomena in spring, dazzling firework festivals in summer and fiery-red leaf displays in autumn, Japan ...

NAHA, Japan (AP) — Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different ...

Visitors to an animal park in western Japan have enjoyed the sight of its capybara getting some respite from the winter cold ...

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan — This shared base an hour southwest of Tokyo recently welcomed spring and 62,000 visitors for a daylong celebration of food, entertainment and American culture.

From the months of March to May, Japan experiences spring time with the onset of the iconic cherry blossoms (sakura), making it a popular time for both locals and tourists to enjoy the outdoors.

A visitor wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), draws near cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, Japan, March 15, 2020.

With mild temperatures and a host of festivals, flower viewings and events celebrating spring and traditional culture, there's never been a better time to visit Japan. Springtime in Japan is a magical ...