Japan is a country where tradition meets the latest in technology and fashion, where serene temples contrast with neon-lit city streetscapes, and historic castles, cherry blossoms and futuristic ...

The Land of the Rising Sun has fascinated travelers for centuries, and this summer is no exception. Some people, particularly in Tokyo, may speak English, but it’s best to learn a few basic phrases in ...

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs. Credit... Supported by By Danielle DemetriouMomoko IkedaKanae Hasegawa and Matt Alt ...

Koke-dera (Saihō-ji) Temple in Kyoto is also known as the “Moss Temple” because it is home to approximately 120 different varieties of moss. Priest Miso Soseki is credited for creating Koke-dera’s ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. This is painful,” Maggie James told me as we took a stroll through Gion, the ...

The U.S. dollar has been especially strong lately, making traveling abroad generally a good deal for American tourists. NetVoucherCodes analyzed 1-, 3- and 5-year exchange rate trends to find the best ...