Japan’s countryside offers a serene escape from the fast-paced city life. With its peaceful landscapes, traditional villages, ...

Makino Kogen, a resort town located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is a two-hour drive from Tennoji in Osaka. Known for ...

"In my childhood, my father, a rural teacher, loved telling me history stories and poems while doing farm work. I enjoyed listening to ... I hope more people learn about our hometown, its natural ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...

Schloss Elmau, a German resort tucked into the Bavarian Alps, has hosted celebrities and world leaders, including President ...

For those looking to combine a love of Japan with a love of luxury, we introduce Shizuoka. Situated between Tokyo and Nagoya.

A developer, Hecate, was brought on last year to turn big stretches of the site into solar farms. Hecate will have ... the atomic bomb used on Nagasaki, Japan. Hecate, which has operated and ...

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Japan on April 3, 2025. Founded in New York in 1893, Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton family of brands, with 34 hotels across the ...

Genshoei Kitanihon Fishery Co. President Suehiro Furukawa is seen during an interview with the Mainichi Shimbun at an evacuation shelter in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on March 5, 2025. (Mainichi ...

The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as one of the world's most incredible bike journeys.

“The mega solar farms built so far in Japan have to be used more effectively,” said Nobuo Katsumata, a West Holdings director. “There are many solar farms that would not have been built in ...