In the fall of 2020, the town of Tsushima’s Watazumi Shrine was damaged by a typhoon that struck the area, destroying one of its torii gates that rises out of the bay waters adjacent to the shrine. In ...

Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally gives us the feudal Japan historical setting fans have been asking for since the series’ inception, and it’s glorious. There are plenty of things to see and ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

Built in 1920, this revered Shinto shrine in Tokyo sees around 3 million visitors every year. Despite this, it's an oasis of calm surrounded by 100,000 trees.

Spend this road trip diving into history and relaxation, gorgeous water and mountain views, and upscale escapes that won’t ...

A Prayer For Omi main quest is one of the story missions in Assassin's Creed Shadows you'll come across during the 10th ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Eternally mysterious Mount Fuji, as seen from Lake Kawaguchiko, remains a powerful force in Japanese culture and a must-do hike for truth-seekers despite the crowds and the looming threat of eruption.

Before you dive into planning your itinerary, here are a few things first-time visitors shoud know about travel to Japan. Travelling to Japan is easy as most top-tier international airlines have ...