TRAVEL
Unseen Shimane: Despite Japan’s Tourism Boom, the “Land of the Gods” Ranks Last
As tourists create overcrowded conditions across Japan, one of the country's most spiritually symbolic prefectures remains overlooked.
TRAVEL
As tourists create overcrowded conditions across Japan, one of the country's most spiritually symbolic prefectures remains overlooked.
TRAVEL
It used to be you could get into some key cultural attractions in Japan as a tourist at a discount. Here's why…
TRAVEL
Once a year, Japan's multitude of gods leave the rest of the country. Where do they gather? At Izumo Taisha.
FOOD
Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) are a traditional dietary staple. But could a new law drive drive small mom-and-pop makers out of business?
FOOD
There are more types of soba in Japan than you can shake a stick at - but these three regional styles capture…
TRAVEL
Who would win in a battle between Tyrannosaurus Rexes and humans? What if it's a battle where short, stubby arms are a…
HISTORY
A stone thought to contain Japan's oldest known writing now appears like it might just be the result of sample contamination.