If you pray for love in Izumo, there's a good chance you'll be heard. Every year, eight million gods gather in this seaside city to decide the fate of humans' relationships.

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Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

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I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but ...

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Six Senses Kyoto ushers in a new era of luxury travel in Japan, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut and its parent ...

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Travel specialists weigh in with the most underrated places to visit, along with can’t-miss activities in each locale and the ...

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

Thanks to ingredients like soy sauce, various condiments and dashi (a savoury cooking stock), Japanese cuisine is full of umami-rich dishes. Here are the top 8 street foods in Kyoto, Japan that you ...