Japan has not been immune from beliefs in satanic numerology that prevail in the West. Most Japanese have heard that "666" ...

The State Department reports that theft and assault have occurred here, as well as in the neighborhoods of Roppongi (an expat community) and Ikebukuro. Even if you steer clear of these areas ...

French-born artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) has long loomed large over Roppongi Hills: her outdoor sculpture of a gigantic spider, named ‘Maman’, is a local landmark. The sprawling ...

At launch, the Apple Maps web beta included basic functionality like searching for points of interest, seeing ratings, browsing area Guides, and getting directions. With Look Around, the web ...

2024 was a big year for the navigation software space, with Google becoming the most active player in a market where rivals were supposed to spend big dollars. Apple has been almost dormant in ...

One user told WIRED that Google Maps directed them to “drive right into a wall that’s been up since 2003.” Residents in the West Bank have long complained that missing and outdated data on ...

Roppongi Hills is starting the year with a big bash that includes lively taiko drumming, koto performances, plus the classic New Year’s lion dance. Japanese taiko drum performances will be held ...

While speed limit indicators are now a standard feature in Google Maps, real-time alerts for speed cameras are not available everywhere. This limitation leaves drivers unaware of upcoming speed ...

Love is in the air everywhere from Tokyo — where its bustling districts like Roppongi and Ginza are filled with couples holding hands on the streets, lined with sparkling trees — to Hokkaido ...

In 2024, over 70 cruise ships arrived at the Port of Tokyo, and many passengers enjoyed a stay in Tokyo. The Port of Tokyo is ...

In 2024, museums, galleries, and curators responded to the evolving challenges within the built environment with various approaches. Some exhibitions questioned the ethics of building materials ...

Many celebrate Christmas more like Valentine’s Day – exchanging gifts and going out for a fancy dinner at popular destinations like Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills and Shibuya. They are known for ...