A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

Entering Hotel Sowaka in Kyoto's famous Gion district feels like stepping onto the set of the Disney+ series "Shōgun". Guests ...

The popular express train "Panda Kuroshio," designed with a panda theme, will continue to operate. This train runs between Kyoto, Osaka and Wakayama prefectures. West Japan Railway Company (JR West) ...

Why you should get out of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: too crowded, too expensive and not what people think. Here’s where to go in ...

Jujutsu Kaisen is considered one of the top manga series from the last decade. It’s unofficially considered part of the “Dark Shounen Trio” by die-hard anime fans (including other popular hits such as ...

Kōtoku-in, selected by Travel + Leisure as one of Japan’s most stunning temples, is one of the biggest tourist draws in town, ...

I was in Japan for a 10-day vacation (workation for my wife), which gave us an opportunity to see our first daughter, a final ...

Normandy High School ELL math teacher Colleen Lisi was one of three teacher chaperones who led 18 Normandy High School and ...

The culinary journey begins with gyokuro, a premium Japanese green tea known for its sweet and umami notes. The complementary ...

The second instalment of this four-part series looks at ekiden culture, the national and college road running scene, and the ...

It started with a missed flight. No dramatic scene, just a delay, a gate change, and a quiet realization that I wouldn’t make it. Frustrated, I booked a train instead. What began as a backup plan ...

RYAN Tubridy has been a busy man over the past few months from engagements to podcast shows – and on top of that, he also ...