Japan pairs deep history with modern precision. The country’s cultural continuity stretches back tens of thousands of years, yet its cities rank among the most technologically advanced in the world.

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The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs. Credit... Supported by By Danielle DemetriouMomoko IkedaKanae Hasegawa and Matt Alt ...

Tokyo is a neon-charged hive of activity, where centuries-old temples share sidewalks with towering modern skyscrapers. It’s ...

Japan has become one of the world's most visited countries, and the concentration of that tourism in a handful of destinations has made the problem of crowding acute. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Niseko ...

When it comes to seasonal highlights, Japan might be best known for its wave of pink cherry blossoms, or sakura, in spring. But its fall counterpart-the koyo, referring to the autumn phenomenon of ...

Koke-dera (Saihō-ji) Temple in Kyoto is also known as the “Moss Temple” because it is home to approximately 120 different varieties of moss. Priest Miso Soseki is credited for creating Koke-dera’s ...