Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 designated post towns operated as resting stations where weary travelers could ...

Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through ...

Today, the town's wooden buildings, some over 300 years old, stand against a dramatic mountain backdrop, making the city a picturesque and peaceful escape from Japan's larger cities. While the ...