With so many beautiful parks and one of the largest shopping malls in Kyushu, don't pass by Fukuoka the next time you're in ...

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else entirely: ...

Japan is a country where tradition meets the latest in technology and fashion, where serene temples contrast with neon-lit city streetscapes, and historic castles, cherry blossoms and futuristic ...

This article looks at the 15 best places to retire in Japan. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of how Japan’s economic resurgence is a beacon of opportunity, you can skip to 5 Best Places to ...

A view of the ocean from a suite at the Iki Retreat by Onko Chishin on Iki Island, Japan. Its translucent teal waters, neatly terraced rice fields and ancient Shinto shrines make Iki Island an ...

Jourdan Silva is a writer and editor based in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Corporate Communications Studies back in 2018. Since then, she has ...

Japan presents travelers with truly unique experiences. Discover capsule hotels, manga cafes, and the surreal Nagoro Doll Village. Explore vending machines offering almost everything imaginable.

Though some of us are already yearning for that sweet Sakura - also known as cherry blossom - scent that is synonymous with spring, now is the time to practice the Japanese art of patience and indulge ...

When it comes to heralding the arrival of spring, cherry blossoms get all the glory. But the hardier and more modest plum blossoms are just as pretty and smell twice as nice. The season begins in ...