KYOTO--A limited express bus for tourists went into operation here to alleviate congestion on regular bus routes following complaints from residents. “We want to verify the results of this ...

An autonomous bus is seen in operation in the city of Matsuyama on Dec. 25, 2024. (Mainichi/Akiko Hirose) MATSUYAMA -- In a Japan first, a self-driving bus began operating here on Dec. 25 at fully ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its ... Tickets, including the bus rides, cost 1150 yen, about $7. Those driving themselves will be required to park at a nearby tourist ...

After my first couple of hours in a Japanese hospital, I started to feel like I was in prison—a prison where everyone was friendly and polite and always said “please” when they gave you an order, but ...

He left the Philippines right after college and lived in various countries before finally settling in Japan where he has been married ... I was engrossed by a well-documented epic journey my father ...

TOKYO: Japan's government on Friday (Dec 27) approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and defence to tackle regional threats.

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Planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun? One of the first questions that often arises is: “When is the best time to visit Japan?” With four distinct seasons, each offering unique experiences and ...

SAPPORO (Bernama-Kyodo): The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen (US$3) per night from April ...