Slams: Jakotsu-baba has both a staff slam and a jump slam attack that radiate out in a circle. You'll want to dodge away from ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season in 2026 promises spectacular views and an unforgettable travel experience as the iconic sakura ...

Hisyo Ishida is looking at me with undisguised disappointment. I cannot blame him. His movements are sharp where mine are clumsy. His hair is pulled into a neat topknot where mine is flapping in my ...

OSAKA -- Black-and-white "panda ducks" have appeared in the outer moat of Osaka Castle, delighting visitors.Actually called ...

Tokyo comes alive in February with a variety of spring-inspired events. From the cultural charm of Setsubun to the beauty of ...

On February 22, over 34,000 runners will flood the streets of Osaka for the city’s 14th annual marathon. And this isn’t your typical leisurely city race: the 2026 Osaka Marathon serves as a Marathon ...

Hot springs, shrines and sake: This diverse part of Japan is perfect for first-time visitors - Looking for a way to distil ...

From shrines, temples, parks and waterfalls to owls cafes and the best food spots in the city, here are 20 things to do in ...

A man who repeatedly breached court orders for anti-social behavious has been banned from entering Castle Park for two years. Sain Jadama, from Henbury, could be given a prison sentence if he enters ...

The Osaka Castle is located in, well, Osaka, a sub-region at the mouth of the river flowing through Izumi Settsu. It’ll be on the southeastern side of the river mouth, and is the complex right in the ...

A 27-year-old man armed with a machete was arrested Monday morning by Chula Vista police after he jumped a fence and went onto a soccer field at Castle Park High School, officials said. Police were ...