Good luck booking a guide this spring, but travelers who are willing to try something new will find value in luxury hotels ...

KOCHI: A new restaurant has popped up in the city that promises to bring you a slice of Japan. And indeed it does, in more ...

After a lifelong fascination with Japan, Elisa Garcia, a retired attorney, dreamt of walking hand-in-hand with her husband under the falling cherry blossoms. But when she went online to reserve a ...

More than 130 years after its inventor tried to introduce it in the U.S., whiskey made with a mold called koji is catching on ...

Japan is a land of ancient temples, bustling cities, and natural beauty, and should be a bucket-list destination for many.

The first cherry blossoms this year in Japan have been observed in Okinawa Prefecture. Weather officials say they confirmed that flowers were in bloom on a benchmark cherry tree of the hikanzakura ...

The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka ...

The best & worst time to visit Japan? This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each season to help you plan your perfect ...

Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...