As part of its “Best of Japan” series, Palace Hotel Tokyo has unveiled a new package. | As an introduction to Japanese ...

Unlock the highlights of Japan with our 10-day itinerary. Experience a mix of tradition and modernity across the country.

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

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 ...

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Meiji Shrine is a serene escape from the bustling metropolis that surrounds it. This ...

The story of baseball runs through the United States and Japan. It’s a ribbon threaded through the history of the sport and ...

It was late morning and steam was rising from water tanks atop the colorful, but opaque-windowed, “soapland” sex parlors in a ...

It’s late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colourful but opaque-windowed “soapland” sex parlours in a ...

One of Tokyo’s homegrown crafts, edo kiriko is the art of cutting beautiful ... Finally, the third floor houses the informative Ozu History Museum, which details the many types of washi from ...

War not only costs soldiers’ lives, it also kills the citizens of a country. The reality of the Great Tokyo Air Raid, which ...

A shamisen performance by Seiki Keene, the adopted son of Japanologist Donald Keene, was held in Tokyo on Saturday. Seiki, 74 ...

Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots ...