Having grown up in Japan’s Osaka, Nozomi knows Japan back to front. With thatched-roof farmhouses and world-renowned udon on ...

Japanese and US government officials are making arrangements for US President Donald Trump's visit to Japan, possibly in October. He would have the first face-to-face meeting with the successor to ...

Every year, Japanese travel booking agency Jalan, through its Jalan Research Center, conducts a survey among Japanese domestic travelers, asking them which prefecture of Japan they visited on their ...

At the World Expo in Osaka, Duchess Sophie showed her radiant side. In an elegant polka dot dress, she met Japanese Princess ...

Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common features at ...

The Land of the Rising Sun has fascinated travelers for centuries, and this summer is no exception. Some people, particularly in Tokyo, may speak English, but it’s best to learn a few basic phrases in ...

The Royal Family has acknowledged the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s pious visit to the Japanese sacred places during their joint international work trip. For those unaware, Prince Edward and Duchess ...

The U.S. dollar has been especially strong lately, making traveling abroad generally a good deal for American tourists. NetVoucherCodes analyzed 1-, 3- and 5-year exchange rate trends to find the best ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. This is painful,” Maggie James told me as we took a stroll through Gion, the ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by his wife and daughter, have paid their respects to atomic bombing victims in ...