A Japanese island once packed with wealthy residents was abandoned over a century ago - and has since become a magnet for ...

In recent years the site has served as a backdrop for documentaries, films, and even pop culture phenomena like the James Bond movie “Skyfall.” Gunkanjima’s hauntingly preserved ruins are unique, but ...

Glover Garden, centered on the main house, was completed in 1974, and has been an outstanding Nagasaki tourist site for half a century. The house was owned by Thomas Blake Glover, who arrived in ...

Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, is putting new regulations in place for climbers.

Nestled in the heart of Isahaya, central Nagasaki Prefecture, Shirakimine Plateau offers ... The plateau spans about 10,000 square meters and boasts a variety of attractions, making it ideal for a day ...

SHIMABARA, Nagasaki Prefecture—This seaside city has ... Sato also heads the city’s location-induced tourism section. The city government started making efforts to bring TV crews to Shimabara ...

Discover five lesser-visited regions in a top-trending destination – they have the necessary tourist infrastructure, are ...

According to Nagasaki prefectural government figures, 1.16 million tourists visited Matsuura in 2023, up about 300,000 from the pre-declaration level in 2018. The amount of tourism-related ...

A fresh round for Japanese communities to apply to host an integrated resort (IR) with casino may start in 2026, according to four sources spoken to by GGRAsia, based on information they have ...