Known as the cultural capital of Japan, the city is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, ...

Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the ...

An event combining kyogen traditional Japanese comic theater, an avatar robot and dancers was held at the Kawasaki Noh ...

Japan’s passport ranks No. 2 globally, but only 17.5% hold one as the weak yen and domestic tourism limit travel abroad.

Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood ...

In this idyllic resort destination, I was able to experience an ineffably Japanese sensation: the collision of the calm and ...

ONOMICHI, Japan -- In late October, as the autumn leaves were turning yellow, I sat on the deck of a ferry crossing part of ...

Aries needs thrill and excitement and New Zealand’s adrenaline-packed activities — bungee jumping, skydiving, and epic hikes ...

A Yuya Osako brace was not enough as two-time reigning champions Vissel Kobe were held to a 2-2 draw at Nagoya Grampus on Sat ...

Only around one in six Japanese citizens hold valid passports, fresh data has shown, with the number of residents traveling ...

Only around one in six Japanese citizens hold valid passports, fresh data shows, with the number of residents travelling ...