The world’s best hiking holidays for 2025
Put your best foot forward this year, whether traversing the bracing Scottish Highlands or the lofty peaks of Nepal ...
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Small Japanese garden ideas: 15 planting, landscaping and color palette suggestions for zen-inspired plots
Our small Japanese garden ideas will be sure to help you on your way. This ancient style of garden uses symbolism and ...
Japan’s scenic hot springs town restricting tourists amid fights over the best photo spots
Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers ...
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Travel: Traces of Japan in a southern village
Luye Shinto Shrine, which some English-language sources refer to as Shikano Shrine, is a replica of the one that stood near ...
Why winter is the perfect time to visit Japan
Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...
Why couples in Japan treat Christmas like a second Valentine’s Day
Japan’s most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than 1% of its population being Christian. And yet, the nation ...
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Japan’s Island Paradise Naoshima
From Tadao Ando’s minimalist marvels to Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkins, explore the artistic treasures and serene landscapes ...
Amanemu: an ultra-luxury onsen retreat in Japan's Ise-Shima National Park
But it's Amanemu – a quieter, lesser-known retreat tucked deep into the pine-cloaked hills of Ise Shima National Park, near Nagoya – that feels like Aman's most heartfelt love letter to Japan, and ...