As his nickname ‘God of Manga’ suggests, the Osaka-born Osamu Tezuka (1928–1989) revolutionised Japanese manga and animation, ...

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.

“What’s missing now in Tokyo is diversity,” she said. “And one of the pillars of a diverse city is to have more women involved.” Japan’s obsession with all things kawaii (which can ...

Tokyo officials were overjoyed after the Japanese capital was named the world’s best large city in a leading U.S. travel magazine. Conde Nast Traveler’s 2024 reader survey, which excluded U.S ...

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Explore Tokyo and beyond ... away from Niigata city by jetfoil boat and two-and-a-half hours away by car ferry. This celebrated landmark is known throughout the whole of Japan and is devoted ...

Read more on the city to better prepare your stay: In Tokyo, Kōkyo, which means “Emperor’s residence” in Japanese ... with a breathtaking (and free) view. Shinjuku station handles some ...

Tokyo maintained ... and New York City placed second, both for the 11th consecutive year, among the 48 cities surveyed, according to 2022 results announced on Dec. 14. The Japanese capital was ...