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Watch one of Japan's most dangerous festivals in Nagano in 2022. The Onbashira Matsuri is an ancient festival dating back more than 1,200 years.

Communities along the Sanriku Coast, such as Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture, took a direct hit from the March 11, 2011 tsunami. T...

As outdoor enthusiasts, we rarely go a day without being exposed to high-action photographs of climbers summiting peaks or stunni...

Red sparks dance against the jet black sky as a priest strikes a slow, steady beat on a taiko drum during the Sohei Mats...

After a day of spring skiing or green season activities, you can't miss Japan's famous hot spring baths…but before you jump in (a...

One of the things you can't miss on your next trip to Japan is staying at a traditional ryokan inn. We sat down with Tyler Lynch, ...

Want to try authentic Japanese food but not sure where to start? In this video, we tried some of Japan's favorite local dishes to...

Japan's mountains are filled with onsen (hot spring) villages that offer local food, relaxation and outdoor fun all year round. If...

“Karakoro, karakoro...” The echo of geta (traditional wooden sandals) against the paved cement fits seamlessly into the soundscape at Togura Kamiyamada.