Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which are more than two centuries old. These thatched-roof houses are built to endure heavy snowfall, making them architectural marvels. The ...

Have you had the feeling recently that everyone you know has been (or is about to go) to Japan? You’re not wrong. Last December there was an almost 30% increase in international visitors from the ...

These days, rather than heading straight for the bright lights and buzz of Tokyo, many are choosing to visit the country ... are attracting visitors to Japan’s countryside; there are also ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).

From the blooming cherry blossoms in Japan to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, explore the best places to visit in April ...

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 will effectively be scrapped. “Is the government trying to use money to ...