Are you one of 40 million travelers expected to visit Japan soon, but want a place less touristy than Tokyo and Kyoto?

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.

This outdoor tour operator situated on Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, provides accessible water sporting experiences such as stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing and fishing.

Shikkoku,” which uses the character for “lacquer” and means “jet black,” is the perfect word to describe the deep and ...

The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals. Authorities using drone cameras have yet to ascertain if the missing driver is inside the cabin.

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

Eventually leading to the live postcard of Biwa Lake framed by snow-capped mountains and then a ... Hyogo - The seat of Shingon Buddhism in Japan, Mount Koya is known for its collection of historical ...

One of the prettiest places to see cherry blossoms in Japan is Kyoto! Many of the famous Kyoto cherry ... an aqueduct was built to carry cargo from Lake Biwa to Kyoto and was used until 1948. Upon ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the ... World Heritage site in 1999 — is less than 10 miles from Lake Chuzenji, where the Mount Nantai climb begins, but ...

A one-stop shop for wagyu, sashimi, and all the Japanese snacks you could dream of is now open in Tysons. Marufuji, a spinoff of a small family-owned grocery chain that started in Connecticut, offers ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...