The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. But all those bus fares ...

Planning a bachelorette party can be a huge honor and an exhausting task on your shoulders. It is the bride’s ...

As season three of ‘The White Lotus’ comes to an end, our editors predict where the next series will be located.

The slowest city is identified based on average travel times over a standardized distance of 10 km, offering a consistent measure of congestion across various urban areas.

Local designer Rory William Docherty pays a visit to San Francisco, scoping the dining out scene and visiting one of his ...

KYOTO--A local landmark that is designated as a tangible cultural property and normally off-limits is now open to the public until the end of September. The structure in question is the Gion-kaku ...

Katsuo-ji offers visitors two different types of Darumas: the Kachi-Daruma, the classic doll known as “the winning Daruma” ...

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is ready to connect you to the heart of Japan. As part of its newly announced Hello Blue Sale, there ...

Sometimes called the Kyoto of eastern Japan, Kamakura boasts dozens of shrines including the Great Buddha, a towering ...