Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

Eleven approximately 8-meter-long kagotaimatsu torches made an appearance in the omizutori ceremony to herald the arrival of ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

I’ve always had an interest in Japan and cherry blossoms. I was nine when my father brought a Japanese colleague home for ...

NARA -- Large torches were ignited March 12 during the annual "Shuni-e" two-week training of Buddhist priests at Todaiji ...

Last weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza Japan, more than 60 world-class collector cars assembled at the Yakushiji Temple in ...

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We ventured out of the hotel in search of some dinner, only to find ourselves in another bar (whoops!) This time, the ...

The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as one of the world's most incredible bike journeys.

An action-packed weekend in Des Moines includes the Iowa Horse Show, "Some Like It Hot," comedian Vicki Lawrence, and the DSM ...

The new agreement promises to boost the UK- Japan's £27 billion a year trade relationship, with particular focus on defence ...

The tale of a band of samurai who, after their master dies, take an oath to seek vengeance is an important story that offers ...