Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu’s side can not just survive against the best but beat them too ...

The region encircling Mt. Fuji has always stood as one of Japan's premier tourist destinations, drawing countless visitors every year eager to capture its stunning, world-famous beauty. Yet just to ...

Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and the whole shebang offer up your choice of rock, pop, jazz, EDM and more in the great outdoors.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Japan is famous for doing things efficiently, if not downright bureaucratically, so it is a little surprising how inefficient booking a private guide can be. Travelers often end up juggling emails, ...

Time Out Tokyo’s inaugural ‘50 Things to do in Japan’ guide map is now available. Published in partnership with Japanese eyewear brand Owndays, this handy map is a perfect companion for travellers ...

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality and character. But do you really know everything about it? Well, there's more magic than meets the eye. Encompassing nine prefectures, ...