Japan is full of small towns and hidden gems that have their own histories, cultural activities, and top-tier accommodations.

Newer stations on Shinkansen lines across Japan are speeding to the head of the line in popularity among passengers for a variety of reasons, according to a recent survey.

Many closed-down “sento” public bathhouses across Japan have been reborn as cafes or even “izakaya” pubs. But a few are now being used for welfare services while maintaining the original association ...

The so-called Golden Route between Tokyo and Kyoto is the popular choice for first-time travellers to Japan. An itinerary that often includes diversions to Mount Fuji and Hakone, as well as the cities ...

Mount Fuji enforces sweeping new rules including £20 fee for all four trails to tackle overtourism All four trails now charge a uniform fee for the first time ...

On the banks of the Daini Neya river, a short, quiet walk from Osaka’s famous 16th-century landmark, New Otani Osaka offers guests a bubble of tranquillity in an otherwise bustling city. And for ...

Osaka Gourmet Expo 2025 is taking place at Osaka Castle Park, an expansive public park that surrounds the iconic castle, one of Japan's most celebrated and historically significant landmarks.

Mt Fuji ‘dream bridge’ tourist photo spot a nightmare for residents with noise, illegal parking Find out what’s new on ST website and app.

The faux Mount Fuji, dubbed the Universe Fantasy Land, is situated in the Hebei province of northern China.

A climber was rescued twice in one week from Japan’s Mount Fuji after he went back to search for his lost phone, police said Monday.

A student in Japan had to be rescued twice within four days from Mount Fuji because he went back to the mountain to look for his phone, according to local authorities and media reports. Officials ...

A 27-year-old student from China was rescued from Japan’s tallest mountain, Mount Fuji, twice within four days after he returned to look for a cellphone left behind the first time. The climber ...