With rural Japan experiencing severe depopulation, some unstaffed train stations and vacant homes are being transfor ...

The southern Japanese Island of Kyushu is getting an official Hello Kitty airport makeover. Located at the Oita Prefecture ...

A local government's decision to promote a bridge as the perfect spot for an Instagramable shot of Mt. Fuji has backfired, with residents up in arms about disruptions caused by people looking to get ...

From a traditional Japanese village to the music capital of Ireland, these small towns have all the beauty and charm you ...

Vintage stores, lush greenery, and an endlessly popular museum await in this neighborhood far beyond the hustle and bustle of ...

In the sweltering Japanese summer, there’s a special dining experience that offers a delightful escape from the heat: enjoying a meal on a “kawadoko” (or “kawayuka”). Dining with the murmuring river ...