How to make the most of Japan's cherry blossom season
The Japanese Buddhist concept of mono no aware, or the ephemeral nature of beauty, is embodied in the bloom of the cherry blossoms.
The best places in Japan to see cherry blossoms
Experience a broad and busy sampler of what Japan has to offer: castle ruins and temples, local cuisine and craft, samurai history and culture.
The Japanese city rescued by the Olympics
The 1964 Olympics were momentous in that they heralded Japan's re-emergence into the world community after the shame and disgrace of its World War II defeat.
The hidden world inside Japan kept secret from tourists (until now)
Holy mountains and samurai strongholds are among the secret attractions of Tohoku.
An easy, spacious Tokyo stay with a view of Mt Fuji
Shinjuku is the high-rise 24-hour beating heart of Tokyo and the newly-improved Keio Plaza Hotel still dominates the area.
The surprising weapon behind this alternative band's success
Dashdorj Tserendavaa started throat singing when he was six. Now in his 60s, he's considered the Pavarotti of Mongolia.
Not Hawaiian: Where Hawaii's iconic shirt is actually from
The perfect Hawaiian shirt might just be found in Kyoto.
The architect behind Japan's controversial new stadium
One of Japan's most lauded architects is just as happy designing a new Starbucks as he is creating a new Olympic stadium.
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