And with that, my ‘off the beaten track’ tour around central Japan with a group of strangers began, a little more intimately ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Mt. Yarigatake is a true superstar among Japan's mountains! Its sharp, imposing peak inspires a deep desire to reach the summit, and once you stand on top, the sense of achievement is unmatched.