Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...

Other than the flights, our trip is a blank canvas. Can you suggest some essential sights for a couple in their 60s?” ...

Every eki stamp is unique but some are particularly eye-catching, such as that of Gion-Shijo station in Kyoto, which features ...

TAKIZAWA, Iwate -- This north Japan city is crowdfunding using the "hometown tax" donation system to keep an ancient ...

As the economy boomed after the second world war, private bathrooms became increasingly common and the demand for bathhouses ...

All 12 dazzling floats have gathered for the historic Spring Takayama Festival in this central Japan city for the first time ...

Kanazawa has an active arts scene with sights such as Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's prettiest gardens, and the 21st ...

FUTTSU, Chiba Prefecture--Fights to the death still occur in this city close to Tokyo although the combatants are spiders.

Once I am up on the tatami – and now officially “inside” the home – the first of Shimokawa’s gentle architectural ambushes is ...

Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, is a dramatic complex, its large entry gates flanked by two fierce guardians, representing thunder and wind, and a 3.9-metre-tall vermilion lantern – Japan’s ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...