Tokyo, Nagano is a magnet for skiers and snowboarders, but it also has temples, macaque monkeys and a town Hokusai painted in The air is crisp, the snow deep and undisturbed. The Japanese Alps tower ...

One of Japan’s four haiku masters, Shiki nailed the art of writing short verses that ... Inside, it’s revealed that even the castle’s Edo-period feudal lords were inspired to craft haiku.

I’ve been in Japan for less than 24 hours and somehow, I’ve found myself in a ruby-red basement bar watching an 89-year-old ...

Kyoto first became Japan’s capital in the eighth century. With its beautiful temples, philosophical gardens and elegant ...

Avoid the crowds of Kyoto at this underrated Japanese city, where you can discover stunning gardens, preserved traditional homes, and real geisha.

Explore the impressive Kumamoto Castle, a masterpiece of medieval military ... Discover more of the city's samurai legacy at the Shimada Museum of Art, where ancient artefacts such as swords ...

This city is known for its Edo-period architecture, beautiful Kenrokuen Garden, and an up-and-coming art scene,” says Affinati. “It’s also famous for its gold-leaf crafts — you can even ...

Get an up-close look at the architecture of the Edo Period, from the triangular barge boards ... They are in full bloom from late April to early May, painting the castle ruins in an array of beautiful ...

In such a setting, we have Yoshimune, the shogun, who keeps a harem of three thousand beautiful men in the Ōoku, quarters within the Edo Castle traditionally made ... protective barrier and ...

art, and handicrafts from Edo Japan still thrive in Kanazawa. These age-old techniques create perfect souvenirs, allowing you to take home a genuine piece of Kanazawa’s history. Kanazawa Bikazari ...

Researchers may have found the hidden tunnels beneath a castle in Milan that Leonardo da Vinci sketched in 1495.