Seasons

Japan is one of the most plugged-in nations in the world. There aren’t many places in this fiber-optic country where you are trul...

The summer heat in Tokyo can be unbearable, even for those of us who grew up here. With the stifling humidity trapped between cem...

Anyone who has spent a lot of time here knows the mountains of Japan are an adventure playground of almost unlimited scope. When ...

Divers in Tokyo will undoubtedly be thrilled to discover a colorful underwater world lies just beneath their doorstep. Bonnie Way...

Hot tea and mochi is always a good idea after a windy hike. I had just descended Mt. Deisan Damui on an uncharacteristically chil...

“Awaichi” is short for “Awajishima Isshu,” which means a tour around Awaji Island. It is a popular route among Kansai cyclists al...

On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake in Japan's history triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region....

As the local population ages in Japan’s countryside, a way of life begins to disappear. Travelers return to Japan’s historical hi...