By Japanese standards, Okayama is a smallish city. With about 900,000 inhabitants, it is way behind such urban giants as ...

Japan's love hotels were initially considered a place that offered couples space for intimacy. Today, it has transitioned ...

Many have been altered, during their use by successive European powers, and some survive only as ruins. St. George’s d’Elmina Castle, built in 1482, is one of the oldest European buildings outside ...

Setouchi, a coastal region stretching across Japan’s inland sea, is a destination rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and immersive experiences. Known for its islands, historic landmarks, and ...

It was in the late spring of 1955 that Japanese literature scholar Donald Keene first traveled to northeastern Japan's Tohoku region to follow the ste･･･ ...