Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which are more than two centuries old. These thatched-roof houses are built to endure heavy snowfall, making them architectural marvels. The ...

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 ...

A property in the countryside of Japan is on the market with an intriguing asking price. The traditional home located in the Shimane Prefecture – a mountainous coastal region in the western part ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

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 the ...

Farms in this lush countryside supported the ancient ... and finally, on the Sea of Japan coast, hear the story of a mother and daughter selling fish from their mobile store.

Hanako Jimi, state minister for regional revitalization, announced Aug. 30 that the plan to offer up to 600,000 yen ($4,100) to newlywed women who move from Tokyo’s 23 wards to the countryside w ...