Carefully chosen furnishings plus a Steinway piano still grace the interior of a pioneering music critic's workspace in the capital's Suginam･･･ ...

We’re coming up on two years since the release of "The Boy and the Heron," the most recent Studio Ghibli theatrical anime. Since that time the studio has been silent regarding what, if any, plans it ...

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...

Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East ...

The disasters struck a Japan already reeling economically. After decades as a powerhouse, it suffered a terrific crash of ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world ...

Don't miss the best things to do in Tokyo with kids! This Tokyo itinerary for 4 days will show you the best of the city ...

Japan was once the home of cash. This is still partly the case, but not only. A short tour of Tokyo's outskirts shows why.

Tommy Edman and his wife Kristen enjoyed a memorable Tokyo trip, indulging in Japanese culture, iconic snacks, and local ...

Makino Kogen, a resort town located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is a two-hour drive from Tennoji in Osaka. Known for ...

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...