It may be located in the heart of one of Japan’s busiest cities, but this newly opened skyscraper hotel is an oasis of calm ...

Osaka is one of the most unique cities in Japan. The city feels modern yet feels stuck in the past at the same time. It’s also a haven for food and nightlife. Despite being just 30 minutes away from ...

One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers ...

When American businessman Brian Heywood decided to build a home in Kamakura, he wondered if he could also save some old Japanese houses and a disused temple.

Gordon, Andrew. A Modern History of Japan: From Tokugawa Times to the Present. 3rd edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 2014. Morse, Samuel Crowell, et al. Reinventing Tokyo: Japan’s Largest ...

an area in the heart of the city which uses a lot of repurposed venues from the 1964 Games, and the Tokyo Bay Zone, a modern area which is partially comprised of artificial islands. Learn more about ...

Like public service announcements (PSAs) today, select sugoroku during Japan’s Modern Era, 1900s-1930s, served a purpose: to educate people about desired behaviors. With a positive tone and colorful ...

Japan’s bathhouses were once vibrant hubs of public life. People would visit the local sento as part of their daily routine, not just to soak but for a chance to catch up with neighbors.