One of the most breathtaking tourism experiences found near Kyoto, Japan is this highly-visited serene walk through a ...

Most of the route is now on modern roads, but the section that runs through the Gifu prefecture is an ideal two-to-three-day walk, plunging you back into rural Japan of the feudal era. I begin my ...

Each temple visit serves as a gateway to Buddhist wisdom, fostering serenity and introspection amidst Japan's most peaceful ...

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.

Livestreaming has become increasingly popular especially among young people in Japan in recent years, but there have been ...

Tucked away in Japan’s countryside, millions of abandoned homes – known as akiya – sit empty, waiting for a second life. With ...

Last spring, three college friends and I decided to take our annual meetup a little farther afield, booking a self-guided itinerary with Walk Japan that would follow one of the more complete secti ...

Japan's real wages fell 1.8 percent in January from a year earlier, the first drop in three months, due to higher food and ...

Honoring Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who used to stroll here on his commute to Kyoto University in the early 20th century, the Philosopher's Walk is a roughly mile-long pathway along the ...

Under an ordinance that goes into force on Oct. 1, users are required to stand still and not walk up or down ... according to data by the Japan Elevator Association, an industry group.

This story has been corrected. YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — More than 100 high school students — the children of Navy parents and Defense Department employees — staged a half-hour walkout ...