Japan is a country where tradition meets the latest in technology and fashion, where serene temples contrast with neon-lit city streetscapes, and historic castles, cherry blossoms and futuristic ...

Nicknamed Carp Castle, Hiroshima Castle was originally built in the 1500s but reconstructed after WWII. From the outside, ...

More than just an anagram for “Tokyo,” Kyoto has a life all of its own, and is an absolute must-see if you’re spending time in Japan. It’s not just another stop on a map; it’s a timeless place where ...

Kyoto is the very image of traditional Japan: gold-clad temples and shrines with tunnels of red torii gates, kimono-clad geisha gliding down cobblestone alleys, grassy matcha tea served by the ...

Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has even bigger tourist goals for the years ahead. Hokuto Asano, first ...

A private river cruise in Arashiyama offers an escape from the crowds at the bamboo forest as well as a unique wagyu lunch. Venerable Uchida Tsukemono, a specialty food shop founded in 1940, lets ...