The Hiraoka family’s former residence, which belonged to a merchant family and was built in the Edo period (1603-1867), was ...

Here and below are some of the Japanese avant-garde designers, photographed for T over the course of a few months, who have ...

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

OSAKA--After sunset when Osaka’s central Umeda district dazzles with vibrant neon lights, visitors head upward to enjoy the ...

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In Chiba, a quiet revival is taking shape, where creatives are reimagining Japan’s forgotten kominka — traditional folk homes — inviting people to slow down, reconnect with the land and question what ...

Netflix's multi-award-winning series Blue Eye Samurai is deep into production with a 2026 return expected. We've now learned ...

For authentic cultural experiences away from crowds, visit these five serene Japanese villages that showcase scenic beauty ...

House of Yoshin, 479 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-223-0231, houseofyoshin.com. Open 4-10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Whether it’s transiting at Narita International Airport or jumping from one magical world to the next at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, most people heading to Chiba Prefecture are on their way ...

The city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town from the Edo period (1603-1867), is ...

Journey to Japan’s lesser-visited mountainous region, home to many distinctive traditional inns, within whose walls you can ...