Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

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

As the economy boomed after the second world war, private bathrooms became increasingly common and the demand for bathhouses ...

Seven stunning new destinations to visit in the Asian hotspot. If you want cherry blossoms to rain, ...

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 ...

Once I am up on the tatami – and now officially “inside” the home – the first of Shimokawa’s gentle architectural ambushes is ...

Oracle Red Bull's driver Yuki Tsunoda talks us through the must-see places in Tokyo ahead of his home race at the Japanese ...

Kanazawa has an active arts scene with sights such as Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's prettiest gardens, and the 21st ...

An iconic floating shrine, a stunning pagoda, free-roaming deer, gorgeous nature, and cozy traditional inns can all be found ...

OTSU—The main hall of Enryakuji temple, a national treasure here on Mount Hieizan, will be restored to its Edo Period ...

Japan is home to a variety of hiking routes that are unique in their own right. These less trodden trails make for an ...