Pilgrimage to the ‘soul of Japan’ Since the Edo period (between 1603 and 1868), pilgrims have come to this region to visit ...

As we reflect on our life during the new year, embrace the nostalgia with these 6 must-see art exhibitions in Hong Kong this ...

Should you visit Hakone as a day trip from Tokyo or stay overnight? This complete guide weighs up the options to help you ...

IBUSUKI, Kagoshima -- The unique "Mendon" festival, featuring a parade of participants wearing bizarre masks who smear black ...

Fukumitsuya, a historic sake brewery dating back to 1625, is a must-visit for sake lovers. This brewery specialises in Junmai ...

Japan’s food is famous everywhere, but the country’s drinks culture is a bit of a hidden gem. There’s a whole world here ...

Mount Fuji views, onsen and a pirate ship - visiting Hakone is a must in Japan! Here's my complete guide to the Hakone loop ...

Japan's oldest existing playhouse built in the Edo period (1603-1867) in this town in the western part of the country still stages･･･ ...

In the depths of winter, the sakura stops growing and rests. And when spring comes, the sakura senses it in the air, and its ...

From ground-breaking sound installations to sustainable architecture – art aficionados have plenty to look forward to in ...

Shaped by Date Masamune's legacy as a samurai leader and cultural patron, Sendai embodies his vision through international ...

It’s a 300-year-old onsen town in Japan ’s mountainous Yamagata region, lined with traditional inns and Edo-period wooden ...