Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Meiji Shrine is a serene escape from the bustling metropolis that surrounds it. This ...

It was late morning and steam was rising from water tanks atop the colorful, but opaque-windowed, “soapland” sex parlors in a ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

But after being razed in a fire 40 years later it was moved to east Tokyo, close to current-day tourist hotspot Asakusa. Yoshiwara prospered in this location until the end of Japan's Edo period in ...

One of Tokyo’s homegrown crafts, edo kiriko is the art of cutting beautiful ... Finally, the third floor houses the informative Ozu History Museum, which details the many types of washi from ...

Unlock the highlights of Japan with our 10-day itinerary. Experience a mix of tradition and modernity across the country.

It’s late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colourful but opaque-windowed “soapland” sex parlours in a ...

The MLB season opens in Japan on Tuesday with a duel of Japanese stars on the mound. And then there's Shohei Ohtani, too.

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, commonly referred to as the Miraikan, attests to Tokyo's entrepreneurial spirit and penchant for science and technological innovation.

Unexpected detours, cultural wanderings and happy supermarket sprees are all part of the fun. Here's what our Japan road trip ...