Sometimes called the Kyoto of eastern Japan, Kamakura boasts dozens of shrines including the Great Buddha, a towering ...

Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...

Six people have died on Mount Fuji in just the first month of the ... p.m. to 3 a.m. to prevent the dangerous practice known as “bullet climbing.” This involves climbers attempting to ...

For nearly four decades, Texans have pushed for a bullet train to connect the state’s largest cities. With its vast size, traveling between Texas' major cities can take hours. Even the 35-mile ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—A large black plastic sheet was installed in front of a Lawson convenience store here to block views of Mount Fuji and prevent ill-mannered tourists from ...

Of course, one can be as charitable toward the bullet train as possible and still recognize the thing is a flop. Yes, major projects often have cost overruns and delays. Yes, it’s a bold project.

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...