It’s official: 2025 was a record year for tourism in Japan. So far, 2026 is turning out to be a slightly different story. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New Year tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health.

(CNN) — Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New Year tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health. The cold ...

A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction ...

The tiny homes inside this Japanese apartment building put cramped Manhattan studios to shame. Tokyo’s Nerima Triangle Building likely numbers among the narrowest apartments in the world, but it hosts ...

December doesn’t ask for big promises…. It asks for good decisions. And one of the smartest ones you can make is choosing a place where the last stretch of the year feels lighter, warmer and far less ...

Museums and galleries throughout Tokyo are gearing up for Art Week Tokyo, November 5–9, a celebration of the local contemporary art scene co-hosted by more than 50 venues. In lieu of a typical art ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States who has been working with GameRant since August 2023 and self-publishing since May 2025. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has ...

My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First Responder. Most of the channel content focuses on exploring the stunning ...

Condo prices in Tokyo's 23 wards jumped about 64% from 2021 to 2025, far outpacing the 26% rise across the greater Tokyo area. Property price surge sparked debates around foreign capital restrictions ...