Here are some of the most scenic and interesting regions to visit on a road trip through the Japanese countryside. Both kids ...

What’s it really like to buy land in Japan’s rural areas? Join me as I share my journey to owning a plot in Nikko, Japan. From managing real estate surprises to envisioning a countryside lifestyle, ...

Japan may be known for its bustling, neon-lit cities, but much of the country, as beautifully depicted in anime, still retains a peaceful, pastoral countryside. Many iconic anime set in rural ...

Hanako Jimi, state minister for regional revitalization, announced Aug. 30 that the plan to offer up to 600,000 yen ($4,100) to newlywed women who move from Tokyo’s 23 wards to the countryside w ...

Once upon a time, a picturesque satoyama (traditional Japanese countryside area) thrived in this part of Saitama. Older residents with memories of those days reminisce about its beauty.

Drawn to the appeal of a slowly paced life in the Japanese countryside, some foreigners have settled down in the region. We follow Spanish photographer Tina Bagué as she captures images of fellow ...

there was a lot of economic activity — mostly factories — in the Japanese countryside. But the Japanese yen kept rising until it hit a high in April 1995, which started hollowing out the ...