Japan is a captivating destination that enchants visitors with its blend of modernity and tradition. However, to fully enjoy ...

Conversely, you will always be seen as an outsider in Japan. Aside from general language challenges, there are sometimes infuriating levels of bureaucracy. If you can handle those things ...

Japanese fashion customers are becoming harder to define. They are also spending less. We asked industry insiders to explain ...

Japan has a host of awe-inspiring traditional festivals every year, some of which have been celebrated for centuries. Festivals, also known as matsuri, are steeped in tradition, offering visitors ...

Nothing elicits more excitement in Japan than cherry blossom season. These delicate pink flowers bloom for just two weeks annually, so everyone clears their schedule for hanami picnics and long ...

I applied for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET ... and that was one of the things that prevented us from switching up the system from printed meeting notes to digital documents.

Editor's note: In the Lisa's Things, Places and Events series, Lisa Vogt visits old and new places of interest throughout Japan and introduce their charms. “Moon River, wider than a mile ...

When Japan pops up in conversation, oftentimes either Tokyo or Kyoto are the destinations top of mind. And while the attention for both is well deserved, there’s so much more to the country than ...

If you're looking to learn a little (or a lot) about Japan's history, the Tokyo National Museum is the place to go. This museum is one of the country's most expansive, housing about 120,000 pieces ...