The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of the magic and traditions of Japanese ...

At Mirukashi Salon in Japan, Prairie Stuart-Wolff and Hanako Nakazato offer a model of hospitality and a way of living that ...

This scenic train ride in Japan is a must for cat lovers, combining beautiful views with feline-themed charm for an ...

Japan’s sidewalk restaurants, known as “yatai,” have almost entirely disappeared—except in Fukuoka, where they’ve undergone a ...

Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, and yet hardly anyone I know has been. It’s a total shame, because the region is ...

We are in the middle of a global workplace burnout epidemic - aptly named the “burnout society” by Korean-German philosopher ...

We booked our recent trip to Japan a year in advance to see the cherry blossoms, which only bloom briefly in the spring.

Shobai is a Japanese term that refers to the act of enjoying plum blossoms in full bloom. The plum blossom season in Japan ...

Historical records show that near the end of World War II, about 40,000 Chinese people were forcibly brought to Japan and subjected to extremely harsh labor and inhumane treatment, resulting in the ...

Spending related to Japan’s hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season is expected to reach a record high this year, with the blooms providing an additional draw for the increasing number of inbound ...

But if you're heading to Japan after peak cherry blossom season, don’t worry. The floral magic doesn’t stop there. From late April to May, Japan becomes a living bouquet of colourful blooms, and some ...