Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

A domed tower rises from out of the rippling surface of a lake toward the blue sky. It looks like a scene from a fairy tale, ...

If you're up for a challenge, hike to the top of this tall mountain in Japan for stunning views of Mount Fuji, serene nature, ...

Built in 1920, this revered Shinto shrine in Tokyo sees around 3 million visitors every year. Despite this, it's an oasis of ...

Osaka’s bustling shopping scene sees urban energy mixed with local charm. This guide takes you to 18 must-visit stores—from the sprawling Umeda/Osaka Station and lively Shinsaibashi to the colorful ...

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 ...

Japan is an alluring destination because of its many juxtapositions. Neon skyscrapers tower over Shinto shrines, and salarymen ride the train next to Harajuku girls. The Land of the Rising Sun ...

Discover which cities lead in size with their urban and metropolitan populations, such as Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai and, of ...

Cherry blossoms inspire a particular form of seasonal enthusiasm. Each spring, these ephemeral blooms draw admirers who plan vacations around their brief but magnificent flowering. What began as a ...

Fukuoka sits at Japan's crossroads, a modern city with old-world charm—with trade routes to mainland Asia going back over a millennia. The result is a destination that feels distinctly different from ...

Tokyo police have arrested a man in his 40s following the stabbing of a woman in her 20s near Takadanobaba Station in the capital's Shinjuku Ward on Tuesday. Following the woman’s death ...

Restaurants in Tokyo are known for shokunin, the people who focus on a single skill to the point of obsession. These chefs dedicate their lives to the smallest details of a cuisine: the optimal ...