With onsen hot springs, ancient shrines and great forests of broadleaf and conifer trees that conceal galloping waterfalls, discover the natural beauty and traditional charm of northern Ibaraki.

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from N to NNE. The overnight low will be 65 °F (18.3 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 81 °F (27.2 °C). Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). Showers ...

The capital of Shimane Prefecture, in western Japan ... especially from a sightseeing boat traversing the castle moat with an experienced guide who delights travelers with historical tidbits. English ...

All thoughtful Christians want to better understand the Bible, its author, and its influence on their beliefs. In short—whether they recognize it or not—they want to understand theology. But many find ...

The chubby, red-cheeked black bear promotes the attractions of Kumamoto Prefecture to tourists at home and abroad. A local gardening industry association made the design for the autumn festival at ...

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Our recommended books this week include histories of corporate mismanagement and misbehavior in the 19th century (“Savings and ...

Book now for a day full of adventure and beauty! We will meet up at 08:20 AM and Departure at 08:30 AM at LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka. The tour guide will hold a “GOGODAY” yellow flag. End:This ...

OSHU, Iwate — Nambu Tekki Matsuri, an annual autumn event at which local Nambu Tekki specialty iron products are sold at discounted prices, was held in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5 and 6. The ...

Here's the official description of "The Guide to The Orville," which was recently published by Portland-based Dark Horse Books: "A full-color hardcover guide to the universe of Seth MacFarlane's ...

NAHA — As of this summer, the Ground Self-Defense Force has handled 40,000 cases of unexploded ordnance disposal in Okinawa Prefecture, the setting of fierce ground battles in the final days of the ...