Visit this serene town known for its soothing onsens, scenic parks, and charming local shops, and you'll see why it's often ...

Shinto is the native religious tradition of Japan. I think it's easy to see visual signs of it throughout Japan, from the shrines (jinja) to the gates (torii). But what I was interested in finding out ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...