Fukui Prefecture enjoyed a 20% increase in visitors over the 11 months since an extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line opened in the region. Still, how to increase the number of tourists who ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

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When push came to shove, Fukui Governor Tatsuji Sugimoto went silent ... RFS was jointly established by Tokyo Electric Power Co. and Japan Atomic Power Co. Under the original plan, spent nuclear ...

However, restaurants in Noto cooperated in opening an eatery in Fukui in April to keep “Noto-don,” short for Noto “donburi” (rice bowl dish), on the menu. In the various gourmet bowls ...

Medieval Japanese culture, influenced by Confucian ideals, imposed strict gender roles. While Japanese women had more power ...

Yet Kagawa’s prefectural capital and the rustic castle town of Marugame, less than an hour west, possess longer histories of modern art and culture that make them destinations in their own right.

Its medieval fortress design and rich history make it a must-see. Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most ...

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SABAE, Fukui — Love may be in the air for a female red panda named ... Monthly Number of Visitors to Japan Hits Record High in Jan. Woman in 20s Believed Live-streaming on Tokyo Street Stabbed to ...