This Japanese city may often be overlooked, but it's packed with delicious street food and friendly locals waiting to chat ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

Mt. Mihara is an active volcano on a nearby island with a fascinating history, superb seafood, hot spring baths, and ...

The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as ...

During the Edo Period, it is said that Hakodate magistrates dedicated a stone lantern to the shrine, praying for protection against ... has also become an integral part of Japanese culture. Hokkaido ...

Japan’s teenage surfing sensation Shino Matsuda has a secret weapon as she targets gold at next year’s Tokyo Olympics ... “Mum usually makes me ‘onigiri’ [rice balls] which I munch ...

She also learned that Tokyo is not just a city of skyscrapers but that it also has many traditional spots like shrines ... not read the Japanese on the onigiri wrapping, she had no idea what ...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling.

In the wake of the controversy, speculation was that the officials of the real-life Itate Hyozu Shrine were upset and requested the removal of the site from the game. Although early reports were ...

The Itate Hyozu Shrine in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture is taking action over Ubisoft’s usage of the religious site in the upcoming Assassins Creed Shadows, it’s been confirmed. On the other hand, rumors ...

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