A western Japan city has begun offering overnight stays at Fukuyama Castle, a site dating back 400 years, as regional economies seek ways to attract wealthy visitors amid the country's tourism boom.
Kochi residents have a reputation for enjoying a drink or two.
Dating key tectonic events in Japan's geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation ...
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Middle Army conducts an anti-disaster drill in Toyo in the western Japan prefecture of Kochi on Jan. 13, 2025, simulating a magnitude 9.0 earthquake striking off ...
Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like ...
Night - Mostly clear. Winds from NNW to NW at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 29 °F (-1.7 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 55 °F (12.8 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14. ...
Phurinee Chinakathum / Shutterstock.com In 2015, the castle tower was moved for repair work on the stone walls. It is currently located at a temporary spot in the Honmaru area. A trip to Hirosaki is ...
A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.
TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on Jan 15, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the “bucket list” destination despite overcrowding complaints ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Workers in southwestern Japan on Tuesday worked to clear a road blocked by a small landslide and repair ...
If you are planning to travel to Kochi or any other city in Japan, this airport locator will be a very useful tool. This page gives complete information about the Kochi Airport along with the airport ...
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Monday ... as well as for the nearby Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku island. Residents in some coastal areas were told to evacuate their homes ...