In Chiba, a quiet revival is taking shape, where creatives are reimagining Japan’s forgotten kominka — traditional folk homes — inviting people to slow down, reconnect with the land and question what ...

Japan's countryside is filled with hidden gems, adventures, and countless places to go. So I grabbed myself an RV and hit the road (yes... an RV in Japan lol). And this is 48 hours exploring Japan's ...

No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...

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

Despite offering some of Japan’s most beautiful scenery, Shirakawa-ko isn’t all that famous. “Wait a second,” you might be saying, “isn’t that village in Gifu Prefecture with the thatched roofs one of ...

The visit to the Maglev Prefecture Center, nestled in the mountains about 60 miles west of Tokyo, was the first stop on an ...

Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of Kyushu, Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans ...

Citizens from the Grand Duchy who moved to Japan share their experience on the archipelago as the Osaka World Expo begins ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country in delicate shades of pink, creating a magical atmosphere. Cities like ...