Late in the spring of 1955, after visiting the Dewa Sanzan, or the Three Mountains of Dewa, that stand in Yamagata Prefecture, Japanese literary schol ...

A three-day cycling journey through Akita’s countryside reveals local craftsmanship, soothing hot springs, traditional foods and songs, and the people keeping Japan’s rural culture alive.

Japan is considering allocating about 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for next fiscal year's defense budget, including plans to deploy long-range missiles and drones, sources close to the matter said.

An ambitious America250 float aims to strike chords of patriotism along the Rose Parade route on Jan. 1 as the nation ushers ...

Discover hidden dining gems across the U.S.—local secrets and overlooked spots serving amazing food in every state.