Japan is an amazing country for solos. Whether you’re seeking serenity in tranquil temples or the pulse of vibrant city ...

Music lovers can enjoy live music from some of the D.C. region’s rising songwriters while supporting a cause to help those ...

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

There are a number of ways to get around Kyoto but the newest and brightest way to do it is with a ride on the Kyotram. This ...

There is something about hanami — the centuries-old tradition of cherry blossom viewing — that makes spring in Japan feel ...

March 3 was Girl's Day in Japan. At the World Heritage site Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, there was a doll floating event. It is ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot ... so put on some comfortable shoes and get ready to do some strolling as well. The city's subway can also come in handy, but its two ...

March 3 was Girl's Day in Japan ... Shrine in Kyoto, there was a doll floating event. It is a ceremony to pray to the gods for children's healthy growth and other good things.

Not all tourists exhibit the bad behaviours outlined in this article. But too many of them do. If you want to respect the ...

A ramen shop in Japan put a bounty on two customers for posting a low rating. How far will city restaurateurs go to make amends when it comes to poor reviews?

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

In 2018, a warning was released not to eat Erewhon’s brand of canned soups as a result of a suspected botulism outbreak. This was a result of improper canning, a very high-risk mistake that can yield ...