Visit this serene town known for its soothing onsens, scenic parks, and charming local shops, and you'll see why it's often ...

The Anime Tourism Association identified over 120 Anime Pilgrimage sites from 100+ anime titles. The association promotes "content tourism" by showcasing settings from manga, anime, and more. The 2025 ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

The more I visit the inaka "countryside" of Japan, the more I wonder about how these areas will weather the ageing and depopulation trends. Fortuitously, this project — which is sponsored by the ...

When you visit Japan in spring, enjoying the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is an absolute must! Here, we'll take you on a delightful journey through Tokyo's most renowned and awe-inspiring cherry blossom ...

We’ve compiled a collection of the best places to travel in June, although there is no such thing as a bad choice. How do the islands of Portugal, the seascape of Seattle and the beaches of Fiji ...

The Buddhist temple Daionji has served as a refuge for Vietnamese in Japan facing challenges related to work and daily life. They’re welcomed with a smile by its founder Thich Tam Tri ...

Join us as we explore the best times and places to witness the plum blossoms in and around Tokyo! Not to be confused with the fruit known as ‘plum’ in English, ‘ume,’ the plums found in Japan come ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on his first full day in office Tuesday defended his decision to grant clemency to people convicted of assaulting police officers during the 2021 attack on the ...

Nestled along the Arakawa River, the Old Iwabuchi Watergate – or the flamboyant Red Watergate – isn’t just a picturesque spot for joggers and fishing fanatics. This iconic sluice gate, built in 1924, ...

Here are the 10 best places to travel in March. Chile's Atacama Desert — one of TPG's top destinations in 2025 — has ideal weather in March. The daytime highs hover in the mid-70s, while nights dip ...