While Spain's headline trail now attracts up to half a million pilgrims a year, its twin is often uncrowded and offers a ...

Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its ...

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy ...

SEOUL--South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine with "deep disappointment" and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the ...

I’m in Japan, about 90 minutes west of Osaka, and I’m staring at a living demi-goddess in really unusual footwear. To be a ...

It was difficult to meet new people while staying in Japanese capsule hotels. Hostels were more social.

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

If you're travelling this new year, these intimate wellness retreats in Japan will help usher in a new era of self-care for starting fresh.

From unique traditions to historic craftsmanship, discover the must-experience highlights of the iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...