Visitors to the Gion district of Kyoto will know when they have stumbled across the flagstone-paved...

Kyoto may be home to innumerable historical sites and time-honored traditions, but one of the city’s...

In an idyllic corner of Tamba Sasayama and perched on a gentle slope overlooking two hamlets...

Immerse yourself in the ceramic culture of this charming corner of Hyogo Prefecture

How hanami became Japan’s most popular pastime

Rug up and head out for a romantic winter night to see Kansai twinkling in all...

Traverse Japan’s winter landscapes on a pair of snowshoes.

The first Western kodanshi recites historical tales of Japan.

While home-cooked turkey and pudding might be off the table, a Christmas in Japan can be...

We all know the saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, in...