Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Cherry blossoms are almost in full flower in various locations across Kyoto Prefecture, with tourists from both Japan and ...

Unveiling must-see locations Kyoto isn’t just about its central attractions; it boasts numerous hidden gems that capture the ...

Mount Yoshino is located within Yoshino-Kumano National Park, about 55 miles southeast of Osaka, 70 miles south of Kyoto, and 300 miles southwest ... The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses ...

Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Adventure travel companies are offering new trips for 2025 with options for a variety of interests and activity levels.

Though initially conceived as a 10-part anime short, the success of the series’ Kickstarter campaigns has allowed Michinoku-toge, the pseudonymous animator behind the project, to expand to 15 planned ...

Another recommended place to see sakura blossoms in Japan is Hirosaki Park in Tohoku. Stretching over nearly 50 hectares, ...

New console carries the hopes of a company and a sector, but it has already been thrust into a gathering trade war ...

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