Erik Buhrow dreams of retiring in Japan. Until then, he'll rent out the akiya, or abandoned home, to other Americans who want to try living there.

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

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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.

For no small reason, I felt like “The Incredible Shrinking Woman ... who locked unblinking eyes with me in the real, ...

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

Just minutes from the pomp and flashiness of Aspen, Ashcroft is one of the more well-known ghost towns in Colorado — and it's rumored to be haunted. As you embark on a leisurely stroll through this ...

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

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 ...