Go off the tourist track and into the heart of Japan. Here are 10 hidden gems to visit in Japan, according to a local.

Nakasendo Way has linked Kyoto and Tokyo for centuries—and now the forgotten route is being revived. A walking tour through ...

From visiting a rural onsen to losing yourself in under the neon lights of an arcade, these are the best experiences in Japan ...

Try a hakutou, white peach from Yamanashi, or a muskmelon from Shizuoka that costs more than ... Pair it with an ekiben lunch box to-go and watch the scenery rush by like an old-fashioned painting. In ...

The Yoshida Trail giving access to Japan’s highest peak from the Yamanashi Prefecture side opens on July 1, while trails from Shizuoka Prefecture ... can enjoy stunning scenery from hot-air ...

TOKYO – A “pocket park” in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the world’s smallest, measuring only 0.24 sq m with space for just ...

(Mainichi/Hiroshi Ishikawa) MISHIMA, Shizuoka -- Two breweries in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture have joined forces to brew and begin selling a duo of hard-hitting beers with definition ...

The inaugural Para Swimming World Series meet in Fuji-Shizuoka, Japan had it all – fast timings, a new world record and breath-taking battles for medals. Topping eight podiums over the weekend, the ...

As the symbol and pride of Japan, Mt Fuji has naturally inspired numerous attractions around its home in the Yamanashi-Shizuoka region ... soaking in the stunning scenery. Another, a long ...

A team had been responsible for tracking the pair and uploading videos of the journey since they hit the road two weeks ago, enjoying some of Japan’s most unique scenery, culture and cuisine ...