Walk Japan, a tour company known for its “off-the-beaten-path” routes through Japan, leads a remarkable 11-day, 10-night ...

In feudal Japan, the Onna-Bugeisha were fierce female warriors who defied gender norms to fight alongside samurai. Trained in ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Cherry Blossom Festival has returned to Purdue Fort Wayne’s campus for the 18th year. Last year, nearly 11,000 people attended the festival, which features a marketplace ...

Our trusted travel specialists weigh in on Japan's less-touristed, just-as-exciting destinations, from arty Naoshima to the ...

Japan is known for its hot springs; Nagato Yumoto is a lesser-known town to visit for relaxation in the steamy waters.

From visiting a rural onsen to losing yourself in under the neon lights of an arcade, these are the best experiences in Japan ...

We start in Nagoya, Japan’s lesser-known fourth-largest city. Often overlooked by tourists, it is easy to reach from the UK ...

I have a thing for ferries. Not the stomach-churning Devon to France crossings as a kid in the UK, bunged in the back of a ...

If you’ve always wanted to experience Tokyo in bloom, here’s how to make it happen. Where to Stay: Base Yourself Near a Major Train Station If you’re wondering where to stay, my best tip is to ...

contrasting with the black fences of samurai homes. See more top cherry blossom spots in Akita here. ・Miharu Takizakura (Fukushima): A national treasure and one of Japan’s Three Most Famous Cherry ...

A local food expert gives the culinary lowdown on the rugged region located a few hours north from Tokyo by bullet train, ...