The latest Japan travel and culture news

How anime pilgrimage in Japan has evolved from a fan ritual into a coordinated regional strategy to boost tourism.

Takaichi Sanae defended deleting years' worth of posts the day after an in-depth report used her own words against her.

Traveling and moving to Japan is about to get a lot more expensive, thanks to a proposed set of fee hikes.

It was an uncomfortable 5.5 hours for tourists hoping to see one of Tokyo's most expansive and beautiful views.

The bounty-style reporting scheme is unprecedented at the prefectural level - and it's drawing some obvious criticisms.

A Japanese cosplayer appeared in court wearing panda pajamas as she reversed her not-guilty plea on charges of mutilating her boyfriend.

As inflation keeps rising in Japan, more residents are deciding that there are better ways to spend their money.

The incident, along with another anime-related collab controversy, is a sign of increasing tensions between Japan and China.