Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

In 1913, Tohoku became the first university in Japan to admit female students. Tohoku University was also the first in Japan to admit international students. In 2009, Tohoku was one of 13 universities ...

With a push from the pandemic, Ibaraki is moving to shed its image as the least-attractive prefecture in Japan. With teleworking becoming more common, workers are moving to the comforts of Ibaraki ...

A residency at ARCUS Studio allows participants to come into contact with the contemporary art scene in Japan as well as devote themselves to their creative endeavours in a calm environment while ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured ...

More information: Kaoru Tamura et al, The hikikomori population varies significantly depending on the definition used: Evidence from a survey in Kasama, Ibaraki, Japan, Psychiatry and Clinical ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture has unveiled a proposal for its airport to become the third flight hub in the central Kanto region, alongside Haneda and Narita airports. Located in Omitama, just 100 ...

The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Japan’s favorite comfort food comes in various guises. Some ramen aficionados give top rank to Hakata ramen in Fukuoka for its combination of pork ...

Ibaraki Prefectural Police have arrested a 45-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of murdering his 65-year-old mother, whose skeletal remains were found wrapped in a blue tarp in a field in the town ...

(AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File) TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending hit demand. The ...

Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp. in fiscal 2019 started a nationwide seabed resource survey using the Tansa 3-D geophysical exploration vessel. It will cover waters off Ibaraki Prefecture ...