Head to this small historic village in Fukushima Prefecture to discover an off-the-beaten-path destination where life moves ...

Japanophiles and first-time visitors alike will enjoy this tour off the beaten track in little-known towns and villages that have managed to preserve all their authenticity. Almost any travel ...

The tree-lined Omotesandod neighborhood of Tokyo—known as the Champs-Elysees of Tokyo—is a hub for luxury fashion, upscale shops, and trendy cafes. Photograph by David Guttenfelder, Nat Geo Image ...

A trip to Japan is on just about everybody's bucket list. From the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo, with its high energy, fashion inspiration, narrow restaurant-lined alleys, and dreamy skyline, to the ...

Art imitates ... life. Dotting a remote village in western Japan, a population of life-sized dolls outnumber actual humans 10 to one, a result of depopulation that has affected areas throughout the ...

The warnings came after a rise in bear attacks in Japan over the weekend, prompting the closure of popular destinations known ...