Besides menswear, another thing that Aw shops for when in Japan is stationery. Her favourite go-to is Sekaido in Shinjuku, ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the future, while the other one looks deeply into the past. While the gleaming ...

Shiroikaze circle club was an important role for me during my stay in Japan. Thank to this circle I met a lot of great people ...

Things to do: Visit Owakudani, Lake Ashi, Hakone Open-Air Museum, and Hakone Shrine Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island ... to vibrant flower fields and relaxing hot springs. In the winter, it ...

Winter in Japan is stunning, even if you are not a skier or snowboarder ... Tip: If you want to see Mount Fuji, take a day trip to Hakone where you will find Mount Fuji-view onsens and the opportunity ...

In these cases, I think Japan has a great alternative: the multiple ropeways scattered around the country. Enjoying its 65-year anniversary in September 2025, one of the more popular ropeways near ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

A previous version of this story carried the headline “Babies born in winter less likely to become obese adults, Japan study finds.” This has been corrected to reflect that the researchers ...

It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...