Tieu Dao Pagoda, located in the Bat Trang area of Hanoi, stands out for its one-of-a-kind architecture made from tens of ...

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Tucked halfway up a mountain, deep in Japan's Wakayama prefecture you will find what just might be Japan's most beautiful shrine. A stunning pagoda set against a mountain waterfall is really just the ...

Those looking for traditional French fare will find plenty of options, from glitzy Michelin-starred restaurants set in grand hotels, to hearty local bistros serving up all the classics. But it’s also ...

In the dark of night, completely empty, we explore the gates of Kyoto's Fushimi inari Shrine. While its famously said to have 10,000 torii gates that wind up the mountain, the real number is north of ...

Inside Travel Group has reported its biggest-ever sales period for small group tours in Japan. The specialist operator said ...

One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of ...

Lin Ming-teh notes that besides carrying on traditions, craftsmanship in Lukang has been raised to the level of art | ...

From floating shrines and striking synagogues to golden monuments and sprawling sacrificial sites, these are the most ...

As the economy boomed after the second world war, private bathrooms became increasingly common and the demand for bathhouses ...

In 2023, the designer and his partner arrived in Higashiyoshino, Nara for a holiday. They’ve since put down permanent roots ...

Beyond the bright lights of Tokyo or Kyoto lies the smallest and most seldom visited of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku. Here visitors will discover a quieter and more traditional Japan, and a ...