When this 18-year AC fan was told he’d be spending time in Shadows, that's exactly what happened. Literally, shadows. My preview build was set darker than an Abstergo CEO’s soul, and a unique quirk of ...

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

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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 ...

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

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 ...

The town of Ginzan Onsen in Japan, thought to be the inspiration behind the iconic film 'Spirited Away', is tackling the ...

Tokyo, a bustling metropolis with a population of 14 million, was once known as Edo.The city's transformation began over 400 ...