Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo in the Kantō region, is rich in history and famed for the tourist destination of Nikkō. Tochigi Prefecture, located in the Kantō region to the north of Tokyo, is one ...

A recent spate of robberies in several prefectures near Tokyo has put the police on high alert, with investigators looking into whether the same individuals were involved in the crimes. On Wednesday, ...

There’s no shortage of travel inspiration around right now: from scenic videos to live-streamed tours of top attractions, it’s never been easier to experience Japan from home. Best of all, though, ...

Rolling stock associated with Tochigi Prefecture ended up with prestigious prizes handed out by the Japan Railfan Club. The organization awarded its top Blue Ribbon Prize given to outstanding trains ...

A beak of a crane called "Gunma prefecture in the form of a horse". An elongated place in Gunma prefecture that stretches to stab. Why such a prefectural border was born. Are you going to attack Tokyo ...

Cuisine originally made for the feudal lord Torii family, which has been recreated as a local specialty, is seen at a restaurant in the town of Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2018. (Mainichi) ...

MASHIKO, Tochigi -- A renovated hotel building in which Emperor Emeritus Akihito took shelter during World War II has been reopened with a new peace gallery, following its relocation to this town ...

Numao Hiroaki slips his fingers either side of the slender stalk, gives a gentle tug, and holds the deep red fruit up to the light. Flawless, heart-shaped, and almost as large as a hen’s egg, this is ...