Carlton, Nikko, is two hours from Tokyo in a scenic mountain town packed with historic sites. And the hotel has the planet's ...

One of Japan’s most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Don't miss the best things to do in Tokyo with kids! This Tokyo itinerary for 4 days will show you the best of the city ...

Ubisoft's new game, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, has sparked controversy in Japan due to its portrayal of a real Shinto shrine. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba condemned the game's depiction of ...

Nicole Carpenter is a senior reporter specializing in investigative features about labor issues in the game industry, as well as the business and culture of games. As Assassin’s Creed Shadows ...

Held every May in Asakusa, this Shinto spectacle is a mix of roaring ... You can easily rent a bike, follow your curiosity, and uncover Tokyo’s hidden shrines, quiet alleys, and riverside ...

Ubisoft has quietly updated Assassin's Creed Shadows with a day one patch that includes changes to how players can interact with objects within the game's shrine locations. The change is minor ...

In the patch notes, via IGN, one of the changes coming in the launch patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will prevent players from damaging tables and racks in temples and shrines, as well as ...

One such activity is participating in the numerous temples and shrines. Japan is a country of tradition and religion, at least back in the 1500s when Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes place.