Walk Japan, a tour company known for its “off-the-beaten-path” routes through Japan, leads a remarkable 11-day, 10-night ...

I am smitten with Tokyo's eclectic mix of modern cosmopolitanism and old world Japan,' confesses Dinesh Raheja.

Discover one the best historic walks near Tokyo at Soka Matsubara Promenade, where pine-lined paths, Basho’s legacy, and ...

The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika ...

A newly discovered pair of painted folding screens have been confirmed to be the joint work of renowned Edo Period artists Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800) and Maruyama Okyo (1733-1795). The screens were ...

In the Edo Period (1603-1867), the average height for men was estimated at 157 cm. The first ban was imposed in 675 by Emperor Tenmu, who prohibited consumption of cows, horses, dogs, monkeys and ...

Kedoin and Niiyama’s attention to tradition reflects the incredible effort taken in Shōgun to replicate details of the dawn of Edo-period Japan in 1600 accurately on screen. On the show ...

A new exhibition dedicated to Hiroshige at the British Museum introduces visitors to the full depth and complexity of his ...

As the Osaka Expo unfolds, Canada’s pavilion reflects a bold partnership with Japan rooted in innovation, energy and economic resilience. In a recent summit call, Canadian Prime Minister Mark ...

This multimodal route through the country’s Northern Alps is a great alternative to the similar journey around Mount Fuji — ...