With onsen hot springs, ancient shrines and great forests of broadleaf and conifer trees that conceal galloping waterfalls, discover the natural beauty and traditional charm of northern Ibaraki.

The Abroad in Japan author says the vibrant colours and cooler temperatures make autumn the perfect time to visit.

Japanese Rural Life Adventure is what it says on the ... which simply means to admire the blooming flowers. In winter, you’ll do the “big clean,” where you wash down your home in preparation ...

Akane Tanaka Schneider walks with her dogs at a park in Ome city, Tokyo. Image: AFP The insularity of rural Japan was stifling for 37-year-old Akane Tanaka Schneider, who grew up in Niigata and now ...

These realistic puppets now inhabit the village, providing companionship and vitality. In the rural Japanese village of Ichinono, a unique solution has emerged to combat loneliness and emptiness.

Fans from across Japan make pilgrimages to Oshu City to experience "Ohtani-mania" firsthand. Shohei Ohtani's rural hometown, Oshu City in northern Japan, is bursting with pride for its superstar son.

This series explores topics surrounding women who began their careers in Japan around the time of the implementation of equal opportunities employment legislation in the mid-1980s. With many now ...

State Grid Wuzhong Power Supply Co is stepping up efforts to promote clean heating in rural areas, enabling 28,000 households to implement clean heating facilities in an orderly manner, said the ...

CORRECTS para 22 of October 26 story to say second-youngest sted youngest By pledging to revitalise depopulated rural areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to help his party retain ...

HITACHI, Japan — By pledging to revitalize depopulated rural areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to help his party retain its majority in Sunday's general election. Over 40% of ...