No one does winter quite like the Japanese, who have a keen awareness of the changing seasons, known as kisetsukan. And one of the best strategies to avoid the crowds of autumn color changes and ...

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 ...

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 (UPI) --There has been a lot of buzz online recently about Japan's affordable houses, some of which can be purchased for as little as $10,000. Social media accounts like ...

There are two key elements to the experiences Japan’s Hoshino Resorts group offers. As a premier hotel chain, they provide guests with elegantly luxurious amenities, but each location also seeks to ...

A cold-season holiday to Japan might be synonymous with skiing and snowboarding, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are 10 top things to do in Japan in winter. Words by Rob Goss for ...

In 2022, Japan’s Agriculture Ministry reported total crop damage from wild animals, including monkeys, at 15.6 billion yen.

Abundant snowfall, natural onsens and varied slopes make Japan's ski scene not only one of the most snow-sure but also the ...

Oku Japan has unveiled its latest offering: a nine-day "Japan’s Culinary Heritage: Winter Warmth" tour. Taking inspiration from its popular "Japan’s Culinary Heritage" tour, this adventure focuses ...