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 ...

You do not need a car to explore Japan’s most memorable destinations. Discover the best places to go using trains, buses, and easy public transport.

From Kyoto and Nara to Hakone, Takayama, and Kinosaki Onsen, these eight destinations offer temple streets, gardens, mountain ...

From brightly illuminated cities to sweeping natural landscapes, centuries-old temples to brilliant modern architecture, Japan is a country filled with the unique beauty that comes from blending ...

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs. Credit... Supported by By Danielle DemetriouMomoko IkedaKanae Hasegawa and Matt Alt ...

After moving to Japan, I started taking day trips beyond the usual Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka travel circuit. Places like Saitama were easy to reach by train, but felt different from Japan's bigger cities.

Leaf-peeping, cherry blossom sightings, or famous skiing? Here’s the best time to visit Japan (as well as some times of the year to avoid), according to experts. ByBrittany Anas, Contributor. Forbes ...

Koke-dera (Saihō-ji) Temple in Kyoto is also known as the “Moss Temple” because it is home to approximately 120 different varieties of moss. Priest Miso Soseki is credited for creating Koke-dera’s ...

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