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

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek's walks through the countryside of Japan have been unexpectedly lonely. That's ...

The country is also encouraging this trend; there’s a push to entice young Japanese creatives to revive communities in the countryside. On the Goto Islands, Goto Retreat was designed by the late ...

From Tokyo to Osaka in eight days – experience the cultural and culinary highlights of Japan on this curated adventure, lead ...

The Lucy hotel from luxury brand Hoshino Resorts is opening next to a national park in the Japanese countryside.

Have you had the feeling recently that everyone you know has been (or is about to go) to Japan? You’re not wrong. Last December there was an almost 30% increase in international visitors from ...

in a country that is rapidly ageing and which has seen a steady migration of younger people leaving the countryside for the big cities. It is a population crisis that Japan has been grappling with ...