“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

Monks and worshippers spent the night of April 18 chanting sutras to honor the founder of Chion-in temple in Kyoto’s ...

Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...

Spring in Japan is a time of renewal, and this year, it’s not just the cherry blossoms that are stealing the spotlight. As the iconic flowers blanket the country in delicate pink hues, the world of ...

Naoshima, alongside Teshima and Inujima is one of a few islands that host countless art sites, museums and outdoor sculptures ...

We’ve spent 5 weeks traveling around Japan in the spring and fall seasons, and during both trips we made sure to visit Nara ...

Oracle Red Bull Racing's driver Yuki Tsunoda talks us through the must-see places in Tokyo ahead of his home race at the ...

This underrated city was once the capital of Japan in the Middle Ages and is now a beautiful, tourist-friendly hub with ...

With a population of more than 37 million, Tokyo is the biggest metro area in the world, filled with bright lights, big crowds and some of the most complicated toilets I’ve ever seen.