Half the fun of going to Japan is shopping for all the things to bring home for yourself to enjoy and to spoil all your ...

Famous for its historical temples, beautiful parks, and free-roaming deer, Nara offers a peaceful escape. Explore the majestic Tōdai-ji Temple, home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha, and wander ...

making Hokkaido one of the final places to enjoy sakura season. Japan has over 1,000 stunning cherry blossom spots, so choosing the best one can be tough. To help, we’ve listed beautiful locations by ...

Japan’s most famous classic story of oni is arguably “Momotaro,” a folktale associated ... they will face the wrath of the swordsmiths. Shimane Prefecture is one of the best places to learn about why ...

They can be found in various places from Hokkaido to Kyushu ... Top Five Must-Visit Weeping Cherry Blossom Locations in Japan Here are some recommended sightseeing spots to see the famous weeping ...

There’s no need to visit Japan for cherry blossom season. Now that hanami – the centuries-old tradition of flower viewing – ...

Japanese travelers are skipping Kyoto’s hotspots as foreign crowds surge. Here's what's changing and where locals are going ...

From the iconic rose garden at Kew to the city’s many parks, these are the best places to see the capital in bloom this spring ...

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. These films often draw inspiration from real-life locations in Japan. Here are five places where fans can experience the magic of Ghibli in Japan.

It returned a year later for another pop-up which was met with the same sort of fanfare, so we were just a wee bit blindsided when they chose to open their first permanent branch outside of Japan ...

Japan's famous natural hot springs, or onsens, are facing a crisis due to overtourism, which is dangerously depleting water levels in several popular cities. In Ureshino, a historic onsen town in Saga ...