A devastating tornado that wreaked havoc in Shizuoka Prefecture on Sept. 5 has been classified as one of the most powerful ...

Kagoshima finally dethroning the nation's top tea-growing prefecture sent shock waves through local producers.

Swaths of central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture were heavily hit by tornadoes last Friday, including one weather officials say ...

With Hulu’s acclaimed series, “Shogun,” shining a light on Japan’s feudal age, Shizuoka emerges as a destination for history fans. Shizuoka Prefecture, located along the famed “Golden Route” between ...

Host nation top the medal standings with eight gold medals even as Spanish legend Teresa Perales (SM3) produced the only ...

Shizuoka Prefecture, on the Pacific coast in central Honshū, is home to some of Japan’s best-known scenery, with beautiful seas and the peak of Mount Fuji on offer. Shizuoka Prefecture is located on ...

For tourists tired of cities like Tokyo or Osaka, Shizuoka offers a quieter experience of Japanese culture. But how can it market itself? Chiharu Numata had a lot to celebrate when his store turned ...

Shizuoka – Shizuoka Prefecture’s special committee has approved environmental conservation measures for a section of the planned Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. The committee approved all 28 measures ...

A participant of the season's inaugural auction of new Japanese tea leaves at the Shizuoka Japanese Tea Market checks the scent of tea leaves in Shizuoka on April 20, 2026. (Kyodo) SHIZUOKA, Japan ...

Chiharu Numata had a lot to celebrate when his store turned 100 in 2024. Masatoyo Knives had been in his family for four generations and had spent decades in the same location on the second floor of a ...