From Kanran in Shikoku to Tocen Goshoboh near Kobe city, these are the 12 best hotels to book in Japan for a trip that's off ...

The ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto has introduced more measures to help foreign travellers should a major natural disaster ...

A viral video of a submerged "pyramid" near Japan’s Ryukyu Islands has sparked debate over whether it's a natural formation ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 ...

The Great Kanto Earthquake that struck Japan in 1923 laid bare the need for a nationwide information system to keep citizens safe. Two years later, stations in three cities—Tokyo, Osaka and ...

A popular manga series featuring Japan's Prince Shotoku of ancient times will be adapted into a traditional Noh-Kyogen play.

For centuries, the lost city of 'Atlantis' has remained one of history's greatest mysteries: part legend, part science, and ...

Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art of growing miniature trees in pots. They are meticulously pruned and shaped to resemble ...

With a new monograph publishing this month, the Japanese designer, at 83, discusses his pioneering technique, lifelong ...

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

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