Filipinos wishing to travel to Japan will no longer be required to apply for their visas via accredited travel agencies. Instead, all visa applications of Philippine-passport holders who are going to ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

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

Photograph by David Guttenfelder, Nat Geo Image Collection Chefs use red pepper and Sichuan peppercorns ... The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Photograph by James Whitlow Delano/Redux Japan ...

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

A Bangkok taxi driver returned over 154,000 baht in cash left in his cab to a Japanese passenger who and already returned to ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

From her opulent red Banarasi saree to her intricate jewellery ... She layered a striking gold choker with a statement temple-style necklace, adding another pearl necklace for depth and dimension.

The 75,000-square-foot emporium, converted from a former JC Penney, is a wormhole to the food court of any baekhwajeom ...

At least 27 people have died in what have grown into the largest wildfires in South Korea's history. Most of those who have ...

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, ...

On the trail of the Golden Teppo, Naoe must choose the right Kosode and correctly conduct a tea ceremony to blend in.