One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of ...

WHEN Iichi Marumo competed in his first international race seven years ago in Moscow, the Japanese speedskater moved down the ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 ...

The first thing to consider about the Japanese onsen is whether or not being naked in public bothers you. I’m not referring ...

Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on destination. For example, if summer is the peak season and winter is the off season ...

The answer to what makes Niseko's snow so amazing lies in its climate. Niseko is in the north of Japan and has two seas on ...

HIH Princess Takamado shares photos of this charming species at the beginning of the northern hemisphere’s spring nesting ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country ...

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...