Looking for a weekend getaway from Tokyo? Head to Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka. The JR Tokaido local line runs through Shizuoka, as does the Shinkansen via Atami. The Limited Express Odoriko also takes ...

A new species of starfish has been discovered in Japan, marking the first such discovery in over 50 years. A new species of ...

Tokyo, Sept ... and approaching Mie Prefecture in central Japan. The 10th typhoon of the year was almost static over waters southeast of the Kii Peninsula in western Japan on Sunday morning.

You'll feel like a million bucks stepping into this express train in Japan that is packed with rotating seats that ensure you ...

Editor's note: In the Lisa's Things, Places and Events series, Lisa Vogt visits old and new places of interest throughout Japan and introduce ... east coast of the Izu Peninsula.

Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries ... “It is a scenic train that goes from Tokyo through the Izu Peninsula and features stunning views of the coast,” the woman said in the ...

Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries ... “It’s a scenic train that runs from Tokyo across the Izu Peninsula and offers breathtaking views of the coast,” the woman said in the ...

Japan is not having it, with the throngs of tourists overtaking its most popular cities, such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. The ...