Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more ...

Ujibashi Bridge of Ise Shrine in Mie, Japan. During our outing we do not see another Westerner. Instead, we are among families, school groups, colleagues; I feel like I am part of something ...

While at first glance a normal pool, there is a cleverly hidden room with a glass ... this street will get a unique Japanese historical experience. A great spot for strolling. Asanogawa River flows ...

Award-winning biologist Fernanda Abra’s Reconecta Project is building canopy bridges across highways in Brazil to protect ...

Japanese police said Friday they have arrested a Canadian national on suspicion of smuggling into Japan hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside large industrial machinery that he had ...

The Japanese government has provided over $440,000 in grants for new projects in three provinces: a water reservoir in Takeo and new bridges in Kampong Thom and Siem Reap. The aid was supplied through ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat. By Finn-Olaf Jones Unlike the high jinks and ...

The Kinugawa Onsen district in Tochigi Prefecture is one of the top three hot spring resort areas in Japan, historically known for its hot spring sources that date back to the late 1600s. From the mid ...

(Photo courtesy of Tokyu Corp.)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's struggling regional economies could receive a much-needed boost via the recent introduction of high-end train tours that offer ...