A Minecraft map has been featured in a Japanese junior high school math textbook to help students learn the subject.

Watch this aesthetic Minecraft short as we build a peaceful Japanese blossom house surrounded by cherry trees and calming ...

See the surprising moment when Liam Thompson's dog seemingly defeats the formidable Wither Boss in Minecraft.

Many rural regions are painfully aware that they are being put at an enormous disadvantage against municipalities in urban centers. The shift comes as Japan is becoming less attractive as a ...

TOKYO – Travellers flying into Japan from Singapore will soon enjoy better access to off-the-beaten-track destinations across the archipelago. This comes as Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a ...

As Japan’s population ages and its work force shrinks, the maintenance of railway infrastructure, including outdated station buildings, is a growing issue for railway operators. Rural stations ...

Built from wood, thatch, clay and other local materials, Japan’s kominka were once vessels for rural life. Today, many stand hollow, part of the estimated 8 million akiya (abandoned homes) across ...

UDA, Japan: Uda community leader Yoshiji Misaki is doing a survey to gather data on abandoned homes in the rural city in Nara prefecture. Almost one in five houses in Uda are vacant homes ...

Mojang is offering players three unique Minecraft movie capes as part of the promotions for the upcoming A Minecraft Movie. Capes are one of the most popular cosmetic options in the game ...

The history, culture and vibrancy of Japan’s cities are complimented beautifully by the remote temples, deep forests and tranquil mountains. Combining urban adventures with rural exploration can ...