There is a futuristic city designed and built from the ground up in Japan to test the latest technologies.It's called Woven ...

SHIZUOKA (Kyodo) -- An initiative known as "Birupaku" is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in ...

A delegation including ministers and representatives of seven African governments and an African Development Bank Group team have concluded a fact-finding mission to Japan to learn from its successful ...

The prime minister may be taking cues from the mistakes of past efforts, but ultimately, even the best rural revitalization ...

Japan faces urban population decline by 2035, with ageing societies challenging city sustainability and prompting calls for ...

While rural areas have long struggled with depopulation, a tipping point for urban centres is expected by 2035, according to ...

In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...

Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.

Partly cloudy with a high of 44 °F (6.7 °C). Winds from NW to NNW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). Night - Mostly clear. Winds NNW at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 29 ...

Atami's cherry blossoms are among the earliest to bloom in Japan. While most of the country's sakura season begins in March, Atami offers a delightful preview as early as February. Just a short trip ...

Kawazu-zakura, also known as Kawazu cherry blossoms, is a unique variety of cherry blossom that blooms in early spring in Japan. It is named after the town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan on Sunday launched a navigation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket, as the country seeks to have ...