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One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of ...
The president of Japanese commercial broadcaster Fuji Television has conveyed his apology to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a TV personality when she was an announcer for the network.
The nature of Fuji Television Network, Inc. has invited a poor awareness ... impact on the development of the organizational culture,” but now he has left the spotlight without a word. He should make ...
(CNN) — Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and ...
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...
TOKYO -- Hisashi Hieda, the 87-year-old director who reigned over Japan's Fuji Media Holdings for close to 40 years, will step down as executive managing adviser, the company announced on Thursday ...
Hikers in Japan will soon be hit with higher charges for scaling the nation's tallest and most famous mountain. From this summer, climbers on Mount Fuji will be charged a ¥4,000 (roughly $26) entry ...
Japan has released a report detailing countermeasures to be taken if Mount Fuji were to erupt and release vast amounts of volcanic ash across the east of the country, including Tokyo. While there ...
The Japanese government has issued guidelines for residents to stay indoors during potential Mount Fuji eruptions. The expert panel categorizes ashfall into four severity levels, issuing ...
Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...
In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at Japan’s overtourism crisis, from overcrowded cities and viral photo spots to rising tension in Kyoto, Mount Fuji and ski resorts like Niseko and ...