The Japanese government recently launched an initiative it hopes will encourage foreign tourists to venture off the beaten ...

Just to the west of downtown Tokyo lies a gorgeous urban oasis. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden comprises 144 acres of green space and is unique in that it incorporates three landscaping styles ...

The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

There's also a play area for kids (which comes equipped with a life-size, fuzzy Cat Bus), a reading room full of books recommended by the museum and a rooftop garden that features character ...

If you love the idea of having fresh herbs for cooking, an indoor herb garden might be perfect for you -- especially during the colder months. I also like to bring greens into my living space for ...

It's time to return to flood-stricken ValenciaThe heart of the Spanish city was largely spared by the October deluge, and tourism to the region will benefit recovery. Travel advisors and the ...

Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward residents are increasingly feeling more supportive of living alongside foreigners, according to a ward survey. In the survey, the number of positive opinions expressed by ...

See more top cherry blossom spots in Fukushima here. ・Kenrokuen Garden (Ishikawa/Kanazawa): Ranked among Japan's three most famous gardens, Kenrokuen features about 40 varieties and 420 cherry trees, ...

Kawazu-zakura, also known as Kawazu cherry blossoms, is a unique variety of cherry blossom that blooms in early spring in Japan. It is named after the town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka ...