Japan's first luxury cruise ship, where all rooms are suites, has departed Yokohama Port for its maiden voyage.
Japanese macaques at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunokawa Onsen, Hakodate, Hokkaido, began their annual enjoyment of open-air baths on December 1st.
Sake, Japan's oldest alcoholic drink, dates back over a millennium. By the 17th century, it became widely popular and evolved into the sake known today. Follow along on this two-day trip exploring the sake regions of Itami and Nada in Hyogo Prefecture to learn about its production and export. (japan-guide.com)
The 'Bandit' roller coaster at Yomiuriland in western Tokyo, came to a grinding halt Saturday, leaving 25 passengers stranded.
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is connecting Nagano and Toyama over Japan's Northern Alps with 8 diffenrent transportation such as cable car adn electric bus. (Tokyo Kenchan)
Gold smuggling into Japan has reached unprecedented levels, with smugglers employing increasingly ingenious methods to evade detection. Customs officials have uncovered gold hidden in wigs, the tips of golf clubs, and even within luggage cart components.