Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

With its laid-back seafaring culture and unique wildlife, the Yaeyama archipelago in Japan’s far southern Okinawa prefecture ...

Japanese, especially newcomers to Japan, many of the customs and traditions of New Year may seem hard to understand. New Year or oshogatsu is the most important holiday period in Japan for families ...

Aichi Model 2030 launches Japan's first smart logistics network using PD6B-Type3 drones with traffic light integration on Sakushima Island.

They don’t suffer from overtourism here,” said my guide Mayuko, as we strolled through Takehara’s quiet Townscape ...

Between cherry blossom travel, relaxed visa rules, cultural tourism and Instagram-worthy cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan ...

Japanese tourism is booming. After a collapse from 2020 to ’22 due to Covid restrictions, the industry bounced back to nearly ...

The guide highlights top Asian travel destinations and experiences for 2026, including cultural tours, luxury resorts, ...

The author, a frequent contributor to the Herald and a world traveler, recently went on a 24-day tour of Japan and South ...