Livestreaming has become increasingly popular especially among young people in Japan in recent years, but there have been ...

Each temple visit serves as a gateway to Buddhist wisdom, fostering serenity and introspection amidst Japan's most peaceful ...

Small wonder this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most visited destinations in Kyoto, the historic (and eighth most ...

Most of the route is now on modern roads, but the section that runs through the Gifu prefecture is an ideal two-to-three-day walk, plunging you back into rural Japan of the feudal era. I begin my ...

Last spring, three college friends and I decided to take our annual meetup a little farther afield, booking a self-guided itinerary with Walk Japan that would follow one of the more complete secti ...

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.

Under an ordinance that goes into force on Oct. 1, users are required to stand still and not walk up or down ... according to data by the Japan Elevator Association, an industry group.