The fantastic sights of western Kyoto (or Rakusai), which include areas around Arashiyama and Okusaga, were a favorite of Japan's past leaders and make for an exciting tour – especially when bicycling ...

Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The lawsuit ...

Google Maps is already the world's number one mobile navigation app, but the Mountain View-based search giant is continuously looking for new ways to increase the app's market share. One of these ...

There’s a lot to explore in Google Maps, but you may not always know where to look. It’s great if you’re trying to drive through a crowded city or find out which local coffee shop has the ...

Noboribetsu, located in central Hokkaido, is one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts with the source of its springs found in Noboribetsu Jigokudani. A promenade in Jigokudani (literally "Hell Valley ...

For a more relaxing Tokyo experience at night, the Odaiba waterfront in Tokyo Bay is hard to beat. This spot is pure magic after dark, with the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower lighting up the skyline ...

Tokyo officials put a combination of single- and triple-layer underwater screens around the Odaiba Marine Park in an attempt to regulate the water quality in the area. The park will serve as the ...