A withering disease has killed more than 500 broad-leaved trees and infected hundreds of others at parks throughout Tokyo this fiscal year, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association.

When transparent toilets appeared in two Tokyo parks in August, they immediately went viral on the internet. People were fascinated, if not terrified, by the prospect of using such a facility.

Glance around the grounds and listen to discover that not only devout followers and tourists congregate at shrines and temples in central Tokyo. Shrines, temples and historic parks have a richer ...

Tokyo residents and tourists flock to the urban parks in full force for this special event, so brace yourself for crowds. And during Golden Week – a succession of public holidays – prepare for ...

Movie theaters are also opening their doors for free screenings to support those affected by the Los Angeles fires.