Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. Many ...

The 56-year-old has long been engaged in the translation of “Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide ... of residents providing pilgrims with food and beverages as well as giving them a ride when ...

Seating just six diners, Kisuke isn’t much bigger than a bento box, but it sure does pack in a lot of flavour. Shikoku-born ...

This is the first installment of a series that follows the waves of change taking place in Kyushu and nearby Yamaguchi and ...

Some of the best dogs from around Canada were in Prince Albert for the Luck of the Irish Championship All Breed Show at the ...

Although many things to do in Hiroshima revolve around the devasting boming during WWII history, this is a city on the rise.

Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring ...

Shikoku, with its lushly forested mountains and dramatic coastline, has long been ignored by most foreign tourists. No bullet trains connect the southern island to Japan’s larger cities, and ...

A court Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking to halt operations at the No. 3 reactor of Shikoku Electric Power's Ikata nuclear power plant in Ehime Prefecture. Hiroya Kikuchi, presiding judge at ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

He was on one side while various food pictures popped up on the adjacent frame. Khaman Dhokla is a popular variation of dhokla made with besan (gram flour) and is known for its light, fluffy texture.