As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual crowded hotspots. I’ve been on ...

A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food.

Architect Rei Mitsui drew inspiration from ancient structures to create a two-winged home with a sunken living area and a ...

I never thought I'd want to live in an old Japanese house. I've always heard they're creaky and cold. However, I was surprised at how nice and cozy they could be inside. More than that, I really ...

In a bid to attract visitors frustrated by Japan’s crowds, one coastal corner of Fukui prefecture offers genuine connection with locals over Japan's usual tourist tropes.

Traditional Japanese crafts are at risk. Here’s how travelers can help. From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive ...

Life in the UK is too expensive, so we're moving to Japan with our seven-year-old Fifteen years after a previous visit, the country seemed much busier in places, but noticeably cheaper than the UK ...

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are two traditional mountain villages located in the Shogawa river valley ...

In Japan, Timeshares Are Back, and Cooler Than Ever A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.

Doubles start at ¥12,600. Shiguchi exudes Zen-like minimalism and elegance in five luxuriously renovated traditional wood farmhouses nestled on a forested hill.

Discover the most beautiful traditional towns in Japan that are exceptionally captivating with preserved heritages residing at every bent of the road.