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

This region is renowned for its top-quality matcha, and one of the oldest tea purveyors in the area is Itohkyuemon, which can trace its history back to 1832, towards the end of the Edo period ...

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

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

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

‘Shōgun’ actors Yuki Kedoin (left) and Haruno Niiyama clash in a Tate (sword performance) fight on the lawn outside Capilano University in North Vancouver on Wednesday, May 21. | Nick Laba / North ...

Japan is known for its hot springs; Nagato Yumoto is a lesser-known town to visit for relaxation in the steamy waters.

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

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

An advisory committee of historians helps ensure the record of America’s history remains unbiased, transparent and thorough.

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

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