In Chiba, a quiet revival is taking shape, where creatives are reimagining Japan’s forgotten kominka — traditional folk homes — inviting people to slow down, reconnect with the land and question what ...

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, has revealed its first property in Japan, ...

Netflix's multi-award-winning series Blue Eye Samurai is deep into production with a 2026 return expected. We've now learned ...

For authentic cultural experiences away from crowds, visit these five serene Japanese villages that showcase scenic beauty ...

House of Yoshin, 479 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-223-0231, houseofyoshin.com. Open 4-10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

FUTTSU, Chiba Prefecture--Fights to the death still occur in this city close to Tokyo although the combatants are spiders.

Whether it’s transiting at Narita International Airport or jumping from one magical world to the next at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, most people heading to Chiba Prefecture are on their way ...

The city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town from the Edo period (1603-1867), is ...

Journey to Japan’s lesser-visited mountainous region, home to many distinctive traditional inns, within whose walls you can ...

As the economy boomed after the second world war, private bathrooms became increasingly common and the demand for bathhouses ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 designated post towns operated as resting stations where weary travelers could ...