Discover how Japan’s iconic soba noodles stay perfectly fresh—even in delivery. From the precise timing of cooking to the ...

One of the memorable experiences you can have while traveling through Japan is discovering the tea culture. There are ...

Highlighting traditional character "Darasuke," riding a skateboard through the city streets while wearing specially designed ...

Japan's Rintaro Sasaki is a baseball star in his home country. He's gracing Cape Cod Baseball League fields this summer with ...

Japan has a host of awe-inspiring traditional festivals every year, some of which have been celebrated for centuries. Festivals, also known as matsuri, are steeped in tradition, offering visitors ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

Asian Travelers’ Booking Preferences looks at the digital behaviors and loyalty patterns of outbound travelers.

Just when you thought the culinary fusion couldn't get any wilder, enter Awadhi matcha biryani and nihari. In this article, ...

For 450 years, the little-known Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now Japan. Now, after nearly vanishing, its unique fusion cuisine is being revived.

The average rate for a hotel room has increased by 30 per cent year-on-year since the Expo opened in April. Read more at ...

Forget turkey. In Japan, Christmas is a time to feast on KFC. CNN Travel explores how the American fast food chain grew to be synonymous with the holiday season.

This week a new Pokémon Center opens in Kyoto. At first glance it looks like any other Pokémon Center that dots Japan, but it’s not. This is the most traditionally Japanese of them all.