Japan’s national sport returns to Osaka for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Running from March 10th to...

Discover healing thermal pools and exquisite snow-crab cuisine for the perfect cold-weather remedy.

Five magnificent local snowscapes to pull your long johns on for this winter.

Hit the slopes on a board or skis in Kansai’s snowiest alpine regions.

Insider tips from master mixologist Michito Kaneko on finding the best cocktails in Nara.

In the second part of our exploration into the world of sake, we take a closer...

How to see the best of the ancient city and surrounds in a few adventure-filled days.

Celebrate the New Year at one of Osaka’s quirkiest festivals.

Hyogo’s small town of Ako celebrates being home to one of Japan’s most famous historical stories.

In an industry steeped in tradition, thinking outside the box is starting to pay off for...