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 ...

Nestled in the heart of Dotonbori, this museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of traditional Japanese woodblock ...

I had heard of “kitamaebune” ships on the Sea of Japan that headed north, but little did I know about the importance the ...

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 ...

The golden age of streaming, big budgets and lavishly directed hits on both small and big screen has taken directors to some of the world’s most stunning locations in the search for the perfect set.

the nearby Japan Folk Crafts Museum, which explores the beauty of ordinary, everyday objects, is worth a visit as well. In the huge rooms at Hoshinoya Tokyo, sliding screens replace curtains ...

From origami and fake food to indigo-dyeing and leather work, learn how to make Japanese crafts at these Tokyo workshops ...