The Setouchi region of Japan, made famous to an international audience by Donald Richie's exceptional The Inland Sea — a travelogue which has inspired millions since its release in 1971, is a thriving ...

In Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto made a stir in June when he announced his plan to quadruple, only for foreign visitors, the fee to enter Himeji Castle, which is a UNESCO World ...

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The governor must admit his fault and put an end to the prolonged turmoil. The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly has approved an investigative report by the so-called Article 100 Committee, which was set up ...

Fun for all seasons: hiking in summer and skiing in winter. Inside Sancho Station, you'll find the Otaru Ski Museum and Tengu Exhibition Room, where tengu masks from around the country are gathered.

Town Working to Rejuvenate Local Economy Himeji Castle Entrance Fee to Rise to ¥2,500 for Non-Locals; Increased Charge, More than Double Current Level, Will Fund Restoration Work CARTOON OF THE DAY ...