An iconic floating shrine, a stunning pagoda, free-roaming deer, gorgeous nature, and cozy traditional inns can all be found ...

We’ve spent 5 weeks traveling around Japan in the spring and fall seasons, and during both trips we made sure to visit Nara ...

TOKYO: Increasingly, people are holding proper funerals when they lose their dog, cat or other beloved pet. The ceremonies ...

Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

Increasingly, people are holding proper funerals when they lose their dog, cat or other beloved pet. The ceremonies may be attended by Buddhism priests who read out sutras, and memorial services may ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

One of the largest is the 600-year-old tree measuring 15 meters in height and having a circumference of three meters at its ...

The Kansai area will never experience a major earthquake.” That was how many people felt before the Great Hanshin-Awaji ...

Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

One of Japan’s most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...