March in Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai region is packed with exciting events, from popular anime and character-themed ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows ... On certain holidays, the temple hosts special night hours. For ordinary visiting hours, admission is 400 yen (about ...

Indeed, it may be hard to believe it, but Kyoto truly does come alive when the sun goes down. Sure, you’re not going to find ...

The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as ...

Consider this your ultimate guide to exploring one of Japan’s most accessible off-the-beaten-path experiences—with a ...

A few months ago, Netflix confirmed that it has a samurai show in the works called “Last Samurai Standing.” Back then, all we had was a rough premise and the name of the lead star. Now, we ...

On one side of the table sits a Scottish lobster fisherman and an English PE teacher and across from them, two young girls ...

Taxis are also a viable transportation option, especially at night. Most travelers fly ... the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the ...

Experience the beauty and tradition of lantern festivals in Japan with our guide to these breathtaking celebrations of light ...

Experience the beauty and tradition of Japan's Lantern Festivals with our guide to these breathtaking celebrations of light ...

Behind the dreamy scenery of the HBO show’s latest location lurks an explosive story of Thailand’s involvement in the ...