Pure Water Temple,” stands as one of Kyoto’s most celebrated landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded in 778, this ...

Chikurin-ji Temple on the summit of Mount Godai in Kochi Prefecture is the 31st temple on the famous 88-temple Shikoku ...

On Thursday, the list of nominations for Japan’s Buzzword of 2026 was announced. Thirty words and phrases in contention.

In this week's news roundup, we report on the bid to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president by Japan's Kozo Tashima.

A hidden slot in a Shibuya wall dispenses fortune cards for ¥999. Here’s where to find Kabe Uranai, how to pay and what the ...

Long before wellness retreats and digital detoxes became a thing, travelers and locals in Japan sought renewal at Japan’s ...

Art exhibitions to see in Tokyo this November, including the return of Art Week Tokyo, Yoshirotten, Kohei Nawa and beyond ...

Where to find a hot bath in Tokyo after you've missed your last train. These are the best onsen and sento open late across ...

Japan's manhole cards, featuring colorful designs inspired by local landmarks, have captured the imagination of collectors ...

Tama Zoological Park in western Tokyo reopened its lion exhibit on October 30, nearly three months after three of its lions ...

The entire Marunouchi district will transform into a festive holiday stage inspired by Harry Potter, with nine different ...

There’s a whole other world hidden among Tokyo’s architecture, and it’s only accessible by doing something counterintuitive ...