Houses, warehouses, wells, a mooring, and even a stable. All of this can be seen on the oldest known map of the island of ...

Japan is a country of contrasts. Skyscrapers in the metropolises and remote coastal villages, overwhelming hustle and idyllic tranquility. Depending on the destination, a stay in Japan can be very ...

The number of islands in Japan has doubled since 1987, a new survey of the country has found. With the help of digital mapping technology, Japan's Geospatial Information Authority has determined that ...