Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring ...

A Japanese shrine has banned non-worshipping visitors following a recent issue just a few years after Ghost of Tsushima fans ...

Craig Naylor moves around the dojo with ease and intention. He walks over to a stand holding a framed black and white photo of Morihei Ueshiba. A shrine for the martial art of Aikido founder, who died ...

Similarly, Buddhist goma fire ceremonies involve priests burning wooden sticks in sacred flames to symbolize the eradication of ignorance and desire. Rengoku’s own techniques reflect this duality: His ...

Japan has officially marked the start of the cherry blossom season, with the first blooms appearing in Tokyo. The Japan ...

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. Many ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Every fall, visitors flock to Tochigi Prefecture to experience the stunning koyo (autumn foliage) in Nikko. Located less than ...

Although many things to do in Hiroshima revolve around the devasting boming during WWII history, this is a city on the rise.

A member of Japan’s House of Councillors voiced fears the game—in which players could destroy certain items in Japanese ...

Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path.

LongHouse Reserve, located at 133 Hands Creek Road in East Hampton, is a staple of the unique Hamptons community. It is open ...