Most people think Tokyo is this grand futuristic city, and while that is certainly true, it also has delightful pockets of nature to explore. For this edition of our "Area of Japan" series, we follow ...

You may have heard of Japan's famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route, which spans 70 kilometers between Honshu and Shikoku. But did you know there's another scenic cycling path in the region that ...

With around 800,000 daily passengers, Tokyo's JR Yamanote Line is one of the busiest trains in all of Japan. Serving the capital since 1885, the Yamanote Line circles the central part of downtown ...

Many people love Japan for the "new" parts of its culture like modern architecture and scientific innovations. Others, though, are attracted to the "old" Japan and its clothing, cuisine, folk art, and ...

Japan is often regarded as a nation with a deep commitment to cleanliness, leading to countless innovations in toilet and bath technology. Among the various bathing facilities, super sento stand out ...

Since ancient times, the Japanese have held the belief that nature possesses great power and divinity, and that rivers, mountains, and lakes are all deities in their own right. Nature worship is a ...

Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is located in eastern Tokyo near the Sumida River in the Koto ward. Before it became known as a coffee and art district, it used to be a blue-collar downtown area known as “Fukagawa ...

Tokyo, Japan’s capital of literature and design, is home to a wealth of cultural and artistic facilities. In this installment of “Where I Go On My Day Off! (Tokyo Edition),” we decided to visit the ...

Few other countries enjoy raw food as much as Japan. Along with uncooked fish and meat, raw eggs are also exceedingly popular. You can enjoy them over rice or as a dipping sauce for sukiyaki (hot pot ...

When people picture Japan with its modern skyscrapers and beautiful gardens, they are essentially imagining Shinjuku, one of the most vibrant parts of Japan’s capital. But there is an area located ...

Japan’s declining population poses significant challenges for small, rural towns, including Tsunan in Niigata Prefecture, which has faced the closure of shops and schools due to dwindling residents.

Nestled between the bustling metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka, Mie Prefecture offers travelers a captivating glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions. From the mysterious ...