But today we head out to Matsuyama in the prefecture of Ehime to find out what life in non-Tokyo, the countryside of Japan, is like. Judge blocks Trump executive order to end birthright ...

but many countryside destinations are best accessed by car. It’s also important to know that English is much less common in ...

Hanako Jimi, state minister for regional revitalization, announced Aug. 30 that the plan to offer up to 600,000 yen ($4,100) to newlywed women who move from Tokyo’s 23 wards to the countryside w ...

Her husband, an iOS developer, couldn't find work in the prefecture and had to move to Tokyo to get a job. Related stories For many of those who do want to move to the countryside, buying a pre ...

A Tokyo-based nonprofit organization that provides ... of the consultation fairs and seminars about relocating to the countryside. The center also said women and young people are increasingly ...

With more and more overseas travelers seeking out day trips to the Japanese countryside while visiting big cities, it’s becoming harder to find hidden hot springs that aren’t crowded with tourists.