The weak yen is luring record numbers of visitors to Japan, and the tourism industry ... NHK World visited Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture, a coastal city south of Tokyo, that is banking ...

MUNAKATA, Fukuoka Prefecture--Physical labor and traditional practices, long the hallmarks of coastal fishing operations in Japan, are falling by the wayside as the industry undergoes a sea change.

HITACHI, Ibaraki Prefecture--There’s no shortage of marathons in Japan each year as there are ... Organizers promise magnificent coastal views are in store for those who complete the 42.195 ...