Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Gaburi Chicken is a combination Japanese eatery, small-dish izakaya, sports bar and more that scores on many levels, says ...

California was once a hotbed of Japanese wine producers, until 20th-century legislation boxed them out. Over a hundred years later, a comeback is underway.

There are dozens of other ancient cities and towns to explore across Japan, with former samurai strongholds ... s historic core to see vast shrine complexes, elegant gardens, a small geisha and ...

Home to the ultra-efficient high-speed Shinkansen network, Japan is a country perfectly suited to exploration by train ...

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 ...

The oldest movie theater in Hokkaido has gotten a new mascot cat after its predecessor passed away of old age. The third ...

This tranquil walking route that takes in waterfalls, temples and hot springs is the perfect antidote to Japan’s overtourism, as John Kampfner discovers ...

a town on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands known for its paper industry. “If we don’t have the people we can’t make products and we can’t turn a profit. We’ll go under.

Do you enjoy discovering unique places and off-the-beaten-track attractions? If so, you will want to visit these 11 local hidden gems again and again.

From architecture shipped straight from Spain, to caves and cliffsides reminiscent of another continent, these 11 ...