Planning a purple escape? Here are some of the best places to see lavender fields, offering stunning views and unforgettable ...

Time: April to May Japan’s Ashikaga Flower Park and Italy’s wisteria tunnels (like in Florence or the Amalfi Coast) turn into ...

Located along Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 13, the town is easily reached from Chicago (about 5 hours), St. Louis (about ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country ...

Sukiya, Japan's leading Gyudon restaurant, announced on March 29 that it was temporarily closing nearly all its stores Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in ...

Studying Japanese doesn’t have to be overwhelming, expensive or time-consuming. With free apps to jumpstart your Japanese learning journey, you can easily fit reviewing kanji and vocabulary seamlessly ...

Both cultures embrace a strong sense of history and respect for the game, which is evident in how players conduct themselves on and off the field. Respect for the Game: In Japan, the practice of ...

The participants worked with American students during their trip to Texas from March 9 to 15, as part of a program organized by the U.S.-Japan Council and Tanaka Sangyo, a construction company in ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Japan, with this mesmerizing drone footage. Glide over vibrant, colorful fields stretching across the northern island of Hokkaido, showcasing an array of blooming flowers including lavender ...