From the mesmerizing cherry blossoms of April to the vibrant streets of Shinjuku, Tokyo offers an unforgettable spring ...

a leading scholar of Japanese literature. Wright received an original request from Meiji Shrine to translate poems of Emperor Meiji (1852-1912) and Empress Shoken (1850-1914) in 1964, when he was ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...

A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

The travel industry is seeing a spike in vacationers looking to take spiritual trips to prioritize mindfulness, faith and ...

This is your definitive guide to the city’s best neighbourhoods and most stylish hangouts, writes Michelle Tchea Pulsating.

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Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour by visitors. The development comes after complaints of crowds obstructing th ...

Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's highest ... part in a ...

Baseball was in his blood,” said his great-nephew, Ray Mackey III. “He and his siblings grew up playing ball on the sandlots ...