Another food Japan is famous for, ramen is a beloved staple of Japanese cuisine. It is much more than just a bowl of noodles; it’s a culinary dish that has captivated taste buds worldwide.

On land near the pier, the Zuiganji Temple, a Tohoku Zen masterpiece created in 828, is available for exploration. Outfitted with traditional sliding doors and known as one of the most famous Zen ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima as the city marks the 80th anniversary of the tragedy later this year.

The park is one of Japan’s top destinations for wisteria, boasting 350 trees that bloom from mid-April to mid-May. The stunning flowers, which dangle from wooden trellises, come in a riot of ...

Japan’s world-famous dazzling cherry blossom festivals may attract visitors from across the world each spring, but we can easily produce wonderful displays in our own gardens.

Torin-in Temple in Kyoto City is not open to the public as a rule, but the priests make an exception for several days in June when the sal trees are in bloom. One of Japan's most famous pieces of ...

From diverse street food to unique street fashion, Japan and South Korea have become popular tourist destinations. While visiting both countries this past spring break, I enjoyed noticing some ...