ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi Prefecture--This coastal city has been transformed ... that has afflicted numerous rural communities around Japan. Ishinomaki was mauled more than any other municipality ...

Though this place has been a popular pilgrimage destination for locals for centuries, when it comes to international tourism it remains one of Japan’s best-kept secrets. Pilgrimage to the ‘soul of ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of ... miles north of Tokyo, the town is famous for its picturesque scenery, including traditional Edo-period buildings blanketed ...

A seaside town rich in history and packed with old school charm could be the perfect spot for your next staycation. Llandudno is a North Wales’s seaside town that's the ideal base to explore ...