For this Kyoto edition, we independently scoped out more than 350 venues and distilled the list down to the very best of the ...

A "modern castle" with an inverted trapezoid shape, built in this western Japan city in 1965 on the former site of a real castle, ･･･ ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...

For those looking for an escape into a unique and spectacular wilderness, Japan’s islands of Kyushu and Yakushima offer ...

The southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto has recently launched a two-day bus trip to tour 10 bronze statues depicting characters from megahit comic and animated TV series "One Piece," ...

Traces of a small mountain castle dating to medieval times were discovered in the hills of Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture, this ...

Discover the authentic beauty of Japan through the must-visit places in Fukuoka, promising a relaxed atmosphere, delicious ...

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.

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Be it the public bath and onsen culture or the traditional way of preparing sushi, Japan ... of the Hara Castle and a cathedral, belonging to the 17th and 19th centuries, these sites are in Kyushu ...

Nagano (長野) is one of Japan’s top travel spots ... giving visitors a deeper look into the castle’s storied past. Mishaka Pond, located in Chino City, is a tranquil, mirror-like pond surrounded by ...