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

For 450 years, the little-known Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now Japan. Now, after nearly vanishing, its unique fusion ...

Japan is famous not only for its railway efficiency but also for its unique creations when it comes to themed trains. These true works of art on rails offer enchanting experiences that blend culture, ...

Whether you frequently travel or wish you could travel more, these movies and shows on Netflix are some of the best ways to ...

We catch up with writer and food personality Yukari Sakamoto on why she's been visiting the famed hot spring since the 80s.

But it was during the pandemic's forced stillness, when the borders shut for three years, that I began venturing deeper into ...

More and more railway and airline companies are relaxing their dress codes for station staff and crew members.

In a world teeming with people, some of the most stunning places remain nearly deserted. What keeps these breathtaking lands so isolated?

This week, three metres of powder snow will coat Japan’s Central Alps, a region Nobel Laureate Yasunari Kawabata labelled ...

The Japanese Women’s Everest Expedition team had been living at a high altitude for six weeks, and were less than a week away ...

Beneath the cherry blossoms of Hiroshima, memories of devastation linger — but so does hope. This exclusive extract from Six Minutes to Winter, Mark Lynas’s urgent new book on the threat of nuclear ...

A quiet city in Japan has been using a surprising method to keep roads snow-free for decades. No salt, no plows—just a clever solution hiding in plain sight. North America isn’t using it, and the ...