Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy ...

Travel specialists weigh in with the most underrated places to visit, along with can’t-miss activities in each locale and the best times to go.

The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a dazzling winter tradition here, began on Jan. 29, illuminating this southwest Japan city ...

For history lovers, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice—but if your idea of a getaway is one ...