Lost amidst the wonders of where to kick-start your Japanese odyssey? Japan, with its stunning mix of old-world charm and ...

There are few countries as dedicated to embedding philosophies of beauty into all aspects of culture as Japan, where the influential concepts of wabi-sabi (a reverence for patina and transience), ...

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Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

The best time to visit Japan is in spring (March to May) for cherry blossoms, and fall (September to November) for autumn ...