Kawachi Fuji-en Gardens in Kitakyushu The Kawachi Fuji-en gardens in Kitakyushu are famous for their stunning wisteria displays that bloom strongest between the months of April and May.

Kawachi Ondo is a folk song that originates in what is now the Osaka region and later spread all over the country. The lyrics can be modified to touch on anything from epic tales to current events ...

Spring is also an excellent time to see the magical wisteria tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Fukuoka. Summer brings hot and ...

Universally known for great color and performance, Fuji has also made a name for itself in the digicam arena as a technical innovator. Several years ago, they introduced their "SuperCCD ...

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Mary shows you how to make the perfect salmon en croûte. It's a great choice for a buffet table or party when you have lots of mouths to feed. This recipe uses roasted red peppers from a jar and ...

Tokyo (AFP) – Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show, after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight ...

A: Yes, I am. Sightseers and beginner hikers come to Mount Fuji en masse, unlike the Northern Alps and the Yatsugatake mountains that primarily attract skilled climbers. As more people from ...

Even after turning 30, Matsutaro Tokuda is still single and spends his days driving a white taxi. He likes to gamble, although he doesn't have a talent for it. However, there was a woman that fell ...

Rising behind it is Japan's highest summit, the majestic Mount Fuji. The snowy 3,776m-peak forms a stunning backdrop for those in search of their next favourite selfie or instagrammable moment.

The FinePix A201 is a palm-size, point-and-shoot digital camera that is small enough to travel comfortably just about anywhere you want to go. The durable plastic casing is lightweight, scratch ...