Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Erik Buhrow dreams of retiring in Japan. Until then, he's renting out the akiya, or abandoned home, to other Americans who ...

Kanye West enjoys life in Japan with wife Bianca, finding peace amid legal battles and valuing time with his children.

A political comeback following a scandal of this kind in Japan is exceptionally rare. The only other governor since the war to return to office following a no-confidence motion was Yasuo Tanaka ...

Art holds a vital place in monastic life, acting as a pathway to devotion. Indian monks craft intricate sand mandalas and ...