Japan is famous for its beautiful cities, ancient temples, and breathtaking cherry blossoms, but its stunning beaches are ...

Local governments in the targeted areas are hurriedly taking emergency measures as are many recreational facilities including beaches and festivals. Following the earthquake, the Japan ...

KAMAKURA, Kanagawa -- At around noon on Aug. 20, a beautiful blue sky spread over Yuigahama Beach in this east Japan city. As the sun shone down, people could be seen swimming and strolling along ...

With such a splendid beach spreading right before one's eyes, it's a terrible shame that it can't be enjoyed this summer. Across Japan, there are roughly 1,000 beaches for swimming. Whether they ...

Oarfish have long been associated with impending doom and its eerie appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of superstition.

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).

This story has been corrected. NUMAZU BEACH, Japan — A trial by the Marine Corps of an experimental landing ship ended recently with the vessel failing to offload equipment at this coastal ...