Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

TOKYO -- As Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka draw the bulk of international tourists in Japan, cities in the western part of the ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

Nestled in the Senboku Hills of Sakai City, just under an hour from central Osaka, Harvest Hill is a sprawling, family-friendly destination brimming with seasonal fun, adventure and culinary delights.

One of the world’s most trusted food authorities, the Michelin Guide recently released its 2025 edition for Kyoto and Osaka, ...

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Kyoto hotel tax is set to rise tenfold by 2026, with luxury stays facing steep increases as the city aims to manage its ...

Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, Japan, is home to over 30,000 trees and is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in ...

At Kyoto’s Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen ... staff training that can be in short supply in Japan’s fine-dining kitchens. In Osaka, chef Willy Monroy has made history, earning Japan’s ...

A Toyota subsidiary will trial vests with solar cells that generate electricity to power devices such as neck fans at the ...