From tranquil temples to neon-lit skyscrapers, Japan captivates with its intricate blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation. Most people know Japan for its media entertainment, rich landscapes ...

Here's a look at what you need to know about Japan, a country of islands located off the eastern coast of mainland Asia. About Japan:(from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 377,915 sq km Ethnic groups: ...

Japan is not the easiest country to travel to, especially with kids. Despite being one of the most technologically advanced ...

This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not ...