Over 175 years ago, an alpinist monk wandered the Japanese Alps, making first ascents as he went. Watch four athletes attempt to fast pack in his footsteps.

Oku Japan, an expert in immersive, community-focused hiking journeys, has announced the launch of its newest self-guided tour, “Spirit of Aizu.” This itinerary will explore the traditions, landscapes, ...

My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First ...

A ban on summiting Mount Ontake, a volcano that straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures in central Japan, ends this weekend. From 10 a.m. Saturday, people will be allowed to access a ridge linking the 9 ...

Over 175 years ago, an alpinist monk wandered the Japanese Alps, making first ascents and establishing routes as he went. Watch as four athletes ...

We have committed under the World Trade Organization not to impose tariffs above our bound rates and to treat all WTO members ...

Japan will raise its minimum hourly wage by a record 6.3% to ¥1,121 ($7.56), reinforcing the nation’s wage-price cycle and ...

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Friday amid lingering political uncertainty and economic concerns but said it would start offloading funds bought as part of its earlier monetary easing ...

The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong surge, reaching its all-time high after Japan’s inflation softened and as the Bank ...

TOKYO] The Bank of Japan could raise interest rates in October even if Sanae Takaichi, a proponent of aggressive monetary ...