Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

From transport tips to the best seasons for a visit, here’s the lowdown on the best way to explore Japan's capital city.

Journey to Japan’s lesser-visited mountainous region, home to many distinctive traditional inns, within whose walls you can ...

Wakayama Gov. Shuhei Kishimoto died at a hospital in this western Japan city April 15 after being found unconscious the previous day. He w ...

Find some zen at 37 Degrees Café, a new temple café in PJ.

Shuhei Kishimoto died at a hospital in this western Japan city April 15 after ... often demonstrating breakfalls on tatami mats during dining with associates. (Japanese original by Rihi Anzai ...

When FOBA introduced a design-conscious alternative to the widely used "housemaker" market, they made a strong case for ...

These themed trains in Japan include Pikachu, Hello Kitty, dinosaurs, and one specially dedicated to drinking sake.