There are a lot of travel etiquette rules to follow while in Japan, but there is one important thing to know if you're taking ...

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the most prolific and popular Ukiyo-e artists in Japan. The word Ukiyo-e means ...

Kyoto, Japan, is the ideal location for a romantic getaway. The city has a different vibe than its urban counterparts, Tokyo ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

The church sits on a side street just a few minutes’ walk from Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, home to one of the world’s ...

The Government of Japan has been promoting startups to boost innovation and growth, and the pool of potential unicorns, those ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

After a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals in 2024, Japan is bracing for another peak in visitors this year. While the travel industry and the national government are enjoying the post-pandemic ...

The travel industry is seeing a spike in vacationers looking to take spiritual trips to prioritize mindfulness, faith and ...

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...