Naoshima, alongside Teshima and Inujima is one of a few islands that host countless art sites, museums and outdoor sculptures ...

Previously an inter-party group of 72 members of the Japanese parliament visited the Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japanese militarism for Asian countries ...

Dotonbori is like an arms race for your attention. The signs get bigger and more elaborate, to the point giant crabs or a ...

Renowned poet Adil Jussawalla says Learn balance with nothing to stand on though you ve lost heart lost ground Go rootless homeless but balance Yin and yang positive and negative day and night in beau ...

And if you’re feeling adventurous during your trip to Japan, you can always cook at home with seasonal ingredients such as ...

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

Many of us know that Japan took its Buddhism, its urban design, its flower-viewing rites and several of its art forms from China, often by way of Korea. You feel that influence today everywhere from ...

Ishiba has no plans to visit the Shinto shrine during the three-day festival, according to people familiar with the matter. The shrine is regarded by neighboring countries as a symbol of Japan's past ...

Nagano (長野) is one of Japan’s top travel spots, known for its seasonal beauty, stunning mountains, and rich history and ...

A new building inspired by an ancient Japan palace was recently completed here at Manyo Botanical Garden on the grounds of ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Japan surpassed 10 million visitors at the fastest pace ever this year, reaching that mark already in March, official data ...