In hotspots like Kyoto you sometimes have to queue for the queues, but escaping the country’s overtourism problem couldn’t be simpler ...

Like an infectious smile or a mirrored yawn, peeing may be a socially contagious behavior that is overlooked and potentially widespread among primates.

A retrospective exhibition of Tatsuaki Kuroda (1904-1982), a wood and lacquer artist and living national treasure, is being ...

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a ...

Overtourism can cause harm to historic sites, overwhelm infrastructure and make life difficult for locals. How can we make a ...

Japan is an incredibly popular tourist destination for many reasons. There are many natural wonders and countless popular ...