Japan is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislature known as the National Diet. Widely considered a great power and the only Asian member of the G7, it maintains one of the world's …

2 days ago · Japan, island country lying off the east coast of Asia. It consists of a great string of islands in a northeast-southwest arc that stretches for approximately 1,500 miles (2,400 km) …

Japan is located west of the Pacific Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere. Japan's neighbors include the Republic of Korea, China and Russia. (The population of Tokyo Metropolitan Area …

The official site of Japan National Tourism Organization is your ultimate Japan guide with tourist information for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hokkaido and other top Japan holiday …

21 hours ago · A powerful magnitude earthquake has hit off the northeastern coast of Japan, with officials warning tsunami waves could hit the country. Watch and follow live.

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Japan is packed with great things to do and places to go. But where do you begin? Cut through the noise with Time Out’s recommendations of the best attractions, restaurants, bars, nightlife …

Japan Travel is your official guide for local info and things to do in Japan. Find hotel, restaurant, and tour information with our Japan map or plan your next Japan trip with our tourism guides.

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From Tokyo to Kyoto, discover ancient temples, onsen hot springs, cherry blossoms and more in our Japan travel guide. Find top attractions and expert tips.