Earthquakes in Japan: Kobe Disaster

For centuries, mother nature’s cycle has been a mixture of prosperity and destruction. From wildfires to rainstorms on deserts, humans have witnessed the ... ( read original story ...)

The Best Hotels in Tokyo

These winning hotels, as voted by Travel + Leisure readers, earned the highest marks in Japan's dynamic capital city, Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Business spending gives Japan a growth boost

Japan's economy is growing faster than initially thought. Over the April-to-June quarter it expanded at an annual rate of 1.9%. That's ahead of forecasts, and way up on the initial reading of 1.3%. ( read original story ...)