The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka ...

A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months ...

Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...

Tohoku is rebuilding its tourist economy after the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Here’s all the info you need to plan ...

small shrines and temples in rural Japan struggle to survive, with many on the verge of closing. In an attempt to connect the struggling shrines and temples with potential visitors interested in ...

They knew they wanted to live a simple, rural life but still ... as well as a popular shrine and a samurai museum on the island, Dani said. Like many places in Japan, Omishima is also very safe ...

Japan’s calorie-based food self-sufficiency ... Under an amended Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas this past May, the government outlined its policy to bolster food security ...

For those wanting to experience rural Japanese culture ... s rich heritage on offer in the city’s beautiful temples, shrines and gardens. More traditional culture and beauty awaits in the ...

The serene hike offers mountain views and a journey into Japan’s rural landscapes. Throughout the year ... The nearby trails feature shrines and a panoramic viewpoint.

I think the image that a lot of people have of Japan is what you see in the media — the glitzy streets and neon lights of Tokyo and the shrines and ... some of the more rural parts of the ...

Documents reviewed by Reuters make clear that the system, which is expected to be in place by Super Bowl Sunday, will offer little protection against vehicle attacks at any significant speed.