JR West Japan has announced the development of a special umbrella designed to protect passengers and crew from attackers wielding knives or other weapons, with plans to equip train cars with these umbrellas. (News On Japan)

What makes this Japanese train so special is the opportunity to savor a French course meal as you journey through the picturesque Japanese countryside. (News On Japan)

The 'Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking,' which started in 2009, marked its 16th edition in 2024, with competition for the bottom rank a hot topic. This year, Ibaraki Prefecture, which ranked last in 2023, moved up two spots, overtaking Saitama Prefecture. (News On Japan)

As thick morning fog lifted, sunlight streamed through the distant mountain ranges, revealing Echizen Ono Castle perched above a sea of clouds, built over 400 years ago by a close aide to Oda Nobunaga. (News On Japan)

Japan's Streets are PACKED With Tourists, Over Tourism is running WILD! Or is it really? There has been a lot of news recently about this growing problem in Japan, but what is the reality on the ground in one of Japan's most popular cities, Kyoto? (Inaka Adventure)

Kayabuki Village in Kyoto Prefecture is home to 39 thatched-roof houses, selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Japanese government. (News On Japan)

石苔亭いしだ SEKITAITEI ISHIDA: Japanese inns are known for their polite service, but the hospitality here was truly exceptional. (It's Time to Travel / 旅する時間)

I'm taking both the Ordinary and Green cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka. I'm trying out the new service in the Green car. (Solo Travel Japan)

A deer conservation group in Nara City, western Japan, will start issuing advisories to the public at times when the deer pose a heightened risk to visitors. (NHK)

Every autumn, the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival is held, and this time we’re taking a historical tour of the festival’s key sites! (News On Japan)

Home to rich history, ancient tradition, lush nature, and of course, delicious food, join Japan By Food host Shizuka Anderson as she ventures out of Tokyo and into regional Japan. (Japan by Food)

Traditional 'komo wrapping' was carried out to protect pine trees from pests in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, on October 8th. (News On Japan)

A sharp drop in temperatures has marked the sudden arrival of the autumn travel season in Japan. (News On Japan)

The mayors of Tokyo's Shibuya and Shinjuku wards have urged people to refrain from drinking on the street during the Halloween period. (News On Japan)

During China's 'Golden Week' holiday, millions of tourists swarmed popular destinations across the country, creating chaotic scenes. Many Chinese travelers extended their holiday abroad, flocking to Japan's Izu region. (News On Japan)

Kyoto has been grappling with the issue of over-tourism, a problem that has persisted since the COVID-19 pandemic. As the peak tourist season approaches, what is the current situation in Kyoto? (News On Japan)

Sanriku Railway, a third-sector company operating along the coast of Iwate Prefecture, began offering the 'Awabi Train' and 'Matsutake Train' services on October 6th, featuring luxurious bento boxes filled with locally sourced abalone and matsutake mushrooms. (News On Japan)

A whale shark, the world's largest species of fish, has been relocated from a research facility in Kochi Prefecture to the Kaiyukan aquarium in Osaka and was opened to the public on October 3rd. (News On Japan)

Narashino City in Chiba Prefecture is moving to regulate pigeon feeding with a 2,000-yen fine. (News On Japan)

Ever heard of Kinosaki Onsen in Japan? It’s a 1300 year old tattoo-friendly onsen town that’s home to 7 mystical hot springs that are all within walking distance from one another. (Hangry By Nature)