Last spring, three college friends and I decided to take our annual meetup a little farther afield, booking a self-guided ...

Japanese art stands as a testament to the beauty of creativity, blending tradition, innovation, and a profound connection to nature. Spanning millennia, it has changed through distinct periods, each ...

We’re unveiling some of Tokyo’s best kept secrets that will delight both seasoned Tokyoites and adventurous travellers ...

Producer Akihito Kadokwaka and director Satoru Nihei give us a closer look at Onimusha's eerie Edo-period Kyoto, new protagonist, and swordlplay and soul-sucking action before it officially releases ...

Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images and video clips in personal and commercial projects on an ongoing basis without requiring additional payments each time you use that ...

Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its Edo-era districts, old wooden houses, sake breweries and shaded temples ...

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

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

Adventure-seekers can enjoy a blend of excitement and natural beauty in Hinohara village aboard a nine-passenger monorail ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...

The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...