The highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” premiering on Netflix ...

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

Japan's Izu Peninsula is home to delicious seafood, beautiful coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens. Here's how to plan a ...

Italy has joined countries like Japan, Nepal, Peru, Spain, and Portugal in introducing strict hiking regulations to curb overtourism and protect fragile environments. These new measures, rolled out in ...

Cherry trees are seen in bloom on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, April 8, 2025. About 30,000 cherry trees are in flower, enveloping the entire mountain in a pale pink hue. As of April ...

The Maltese church has released new ethical guidelines for the care of the elderly in its residential homes, stressing the protection of life “until its very final stages.” The move comes as Malta is ...

Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. European shares followed Asian markets lower, with Germany's DAX falling 6. ...

As the symbol and pride of Japan, Mt Fuji has naturally inspired numerous attractions around its home in the Yamanashi-Shizuoka region, all designed to offer breathtaking views of this majestic ...

No map. No smartphones. No expressways. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren and his YouTuber buddy Michael Reeves have imposed on ...

Mount Fuji, Japan. Photo by Tommy Silver, via Unsplash. Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest and most iconic peak, offers a hiking experience like no other. The trek starts typically from the base stations ...

In New York, the Empire State Building has introduced surge-pricing — where prices increase according to demand — and in Japan ... Permit fees for climbing Mount Everest are increasing by more than 35 ...