From Mt Fuji to onsens, cafes, and more, explore Fujiyoshida, the filming location of 'The Hot Spot', a new Japanese sci-fi ...

A quiet yet beautiful stroll through some of the best scenery on Earth, with as much of an interest in teaching photography ...

A lesser known but worthwhile destination here lies along the very top of the valley: the Liugui Security Path (六龜警備道). This ...

Are Shinto and Buddhism truly separate in Japan—or two parts of the same cultural fabric? This deep dive examines how Buddhist philosophy and Shinto kami worship coevolved over 1,500 years. From ...

he Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival, held every year from April 13 to 15, is one of the most important Shinto events in Wakayama Prefecture. It takes place at Kumano Hongu Shrine, one of the Three ...

The Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival, held every year from April 13 to 15, is one of the most important Shinto events in ...