These real cities in Japan served as the major inspiration for some of the Yakuza franchise's most iconic locations.

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Also on that trip, I visited the prime gathering spot for gearheads in the Tokyo region: Daikoku Parking Area, a highway rest ...

Kuma Cantina recently opened in Tokyo and offers a variety of Mexican dishes. Some feature a Japanese twist. (Juan King/Stars ...

Japanese police arrested seven people, including a Brazilian national, for running an illegal prostitution ring disguised as massage parlors in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red-light district. The group ...

As such, Asakusa can be perceived as the old town of Tokyo. Here, you'll find old-timey wood buildings, shops selling artisanal Japanese cultural articles (think: traditional geta footwear and ...

Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward has reproduced a rare map from 1947 that shows how the postwar U.S. occupation of Japan had dominated and sprawled across the places locals walk past every day. It proved to ...

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This makes it one of the first signs of spring in Japan and a popular attraction for both locals and tourists. Another unique characteristic of Kawazu-zakura is its vibrant pink color ... you can take ...

Get the release date, recap, and more here. The last Welcome To Japan, Ms. Elf! episode, ‘Good Night, Ms. Elf,’ saw Marie notice the absence of spirits in the city before she briefly played ...

Know about Kansai International Airport in detail. Find out the location of Kansai International Airport on Japan map and also find out airports near to Osaka. This airport locator is a very useful ...

Night - Mostly clear with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds from WSW to W at 11 to 17 mph (17.7 to 27.4 kph). The overnight low will be 29 °F (-1.7 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 44 °F (6 ...