A theme park based on the wildly popular “Harry Potter” film series opened its doors in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward on June 16. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo--The Making of Harry Potter is the ...

Rochelle Kopp, a long-time Tokyo resident and a leader of a widening movement opposing a controversial redevelopment for a historic park, talks to reporters at the education ministry on Sept. 25 ...

A new Harry Potter theme park will open in Shanghai in 2027, a local amusement park operator says, becoming the first of its ...

I spent 20 years overseas introducing the beauty of Japan’s artisanal culture to people,” Ishii says. “I re-recognized that ...

It isn’t just humans who love taking a dip in hot springs! Located just under 2 hours away on the bullet train from Tokyo, Nagano’s iconic snow monkeys of the Jigokudani Monkey Park are known for ...

Düsseldorf’s strategic location on the Rhine between the former German capital Bonn and the Ruhr made it the obvious choice for Japanese companies to set up shop and it continues to this day.Around 15 ...

2025 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Cherry Blossoms Expected flowering: Around March 20 / Peak bloom around April 1 Viewing Period: Kanzakura - Mid to late March; Higan Zakura - Mid to late March; ...

There are plenty of skyscrapers that provide a bird's-eye lookout in Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. So what makes the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tower special? It's free!

It’s at night that the Rainbow Bridge becomes an unmistakable piece of Tokyo’s cityscape. After dark, the bridge is bathed in green, red, and white light and visible for miles. The best place to enjoy ...

The educational projects “Catching and Collecting Forest,” “Athletics Forest,” and “Future Park” in the new area will feature over 20 artworks TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new large-scale ...

The observation decks offer 360-degree views of Tokyo's sprawling cityscape and come equipped with placards that point out notable buildings in the skyline. And if you visit on a really clear day ...