In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

TOKYO -- Some of Japan's most iconic neighborhoods have undergone dramatic personality changes. From Akiba to Ueno Ameyoko to Dotonbori, these spots are losing their "Japaneseness" and taking on a ...

7. Mount Yoshino, Yoshino Mount Yoshino closes the list of the best places to see sakura blossoms in Japan. Yoshinoyama is actually a mountainside that has become the most famous spot in the East ...

In this week's episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss the business of hot springs and other booming tourism across Japan. A selection of news headlines A ...

Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited ...

From megacities to remote islands, Asia's top travel spots offer a hearty dose of adventure ... or winter (for skiing), Japan's highest peak and most iconic attraction is sure to capture your ...