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Our trusted travel specialists weigh in on Japan's less-touristed, just-as-exciting destinations, from arty Naoshima to the ...

The 150-plus-island archipelago has drawn megacity transplants seeking a more relaxed pace of life in tune with the rhythms ...

We catch up with writer and food personality Yukari Sakamoto on why she's been visiting the famed hot spring since the 80s.

The word ninja conjures up images of people clad all in black, operating in secret. Many have envisioned them playing a ...

Samurai fashion is in, so are samurai tattoos. New York tattoo artist Sumok Kim, who works at Chronic Ink, has seen a surge ...

Tokyo is a mega city that can be overwhelming so choosing where to stay in Tokyo can make a big difference to your visit.

All of these factors converged in Edo, leading to nearly 200 fires and approximately 50 "great fires" over the course of the ...

From fascinating woodblock prints and beautiful landscape paintings to eye-catching sculptures, Japanese artists have created ...

Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

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

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