As a ferry with decorative taiko drums on its hull eases into the port of Iojima, a tiny island in southwestern Japan, a ...

Today we are deep in the mountains of Japan and exploring a once-hidden valley rich with onsen hotsprings. An area that was once a secret spot in Japan used by warriors to hide out and rest~ ...

Welcome to Nagoro Scarecrow Village, a truly unique and fascinating destination tucked away in the heart of Japan. Prepare to embark on a journey like no other as you step into a world filled with an ...

Subashiri became legendary, a village laid to waste by Japan's most famous natural wonder. Subashiri Village was located in the present-day Subashiri district of Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Instead, I wanted to take a proper look at Longtian Village (龍田村), immediately south of the highland. Longtian’s road grid was laid out 1912-1915 by Taiwan Sugar Company (not the current state-owned ...

The historic village of Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, was lit up on January 13.The UNESCO World ...

SHIRAKAWA, Gifu -- An illumination event at a UNESCO World Heritage-listed settlement in this central Japan village began on Jan. 13, lighting up historic thatched houses. Tourists in the ...