My family moved abroad for 3 years. I loved living in Japan and miss a lot of things now that we're back in the US.

If you are looking for tranquil relaxation in the heart of the Kyoto, you’ll find a dreamy selection of gorgeous Kyoto spas ...

The chance to pause and reflect presents itself seldom in life. Yet, retracing the pilgrimage trails walked by those seeking ...

From heritage sites to buzzy hotspots, Osaka has it all, but don’t forget to relax. Make time to zen out at one of Osaka's ...

Exploring Japan’s paradisiacal archipelago offered everything I could have wanted from my first visit to the country, says ...

Hannah Cauldwell, 30, left her job as a secondary school French and Spanish teacher in 2022 after feeling "trapped" ...

A teacher who swapped the classroom for a life of adventure, travelling the world, scuba diving with sharks and hiking up volcanoes, has said she has “no regrets”. Hannah Cauldwell, 30, from Devon, ...

A string of new openings confirms the Middle East has never been more exciting. From landmark hotels to buzzy restaurants, ...

A pair of designers took on an ambitious renovation of a 19th-century home in Crown Heights and added Zen amenities ...

Japan's famous onsen or hot springs were long considered "un-exportable", until an idea struck Naoki Mita one day: What if he could condense them like espresso coffee? Mita's Tokyo-based venture firm, ...

As Studio Ghibli turns 40, we visit the forests, springs and villages that inspired its most beloved films, and meet those ...

“Momijigari” means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful displays. This itinerary adds history and a sense of spirituality to the colors.