Beneath my feet, the dark stone slabs of the Nakasendo road are worn and mossy. Travellers have trod this path for over 400 years, a thought that gives me goosebumps - or perhaps that’s just the ...

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

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Japan’s main island blends skiing with cultural immersion. Resorts are often set in picturesque ancient villages ... is ¥5,500 a night in a shared bunk room with breakfast included.

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An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erik Buhrow, who bought a house in Japan's Niigata Prefecture through AkiyaMart, a site ...

The digital rendering of an ancient weaving machine enables visitors ... autonomous region is open to the public at the Alight Room Lafayette Culture Space in Shanghai through July 25.

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As head of Issey Miyake’s womenswear, Satoshi Kondo nods to the pioneering designer’s legacy but is cleverly crafting his own ...

The number of overnight stays in the prefecture was 2.64 million last year, ranking fourth lowest in the nation, according to the Japan Tourism ... heritage, the ancient capital has often been ...

Richard Foss The ancient Greeks spent a great deal of time arguing about concepts that had never particularly bothered ...