There’s never a bad time to visit Japan’s former capital, but May is an especially good time.
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Bioluminescent plankton turn Kanagawa seashore into something that looks more like a Final Fantasy game.
Beat the crowds and skip the tourist traps with this guide to the little-known gems in the region.
A getaway home becomes a family home, with a young father who says his ties to family are stronger thanks to downsized living.
Although technically neither a “rainbow” nor “fire,” catching a glimpse of this phenomenon has put a spring in everyone’s step.
Researchers say this is the first time this type of behaviour between the two species has been recorded.
The conditions are just right to surround Takeda Castle with a sea of clouds.
Usually commuters get upset by train delays, but this time they were all smiles.
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Whether you need to find breathtaking visuals for a website or pamphlet, or just want to lose yourself in the natural beauty of Japan, this is the place to do it.
With amazing outdoor eating spaces set on moss-covered grounds in the middle of the woods, this is a secret haven for lovers of nature and Studio Ghibli.
Here’s the potentially awesome upside of rain on the day you’re going up Tokyo’s tallest structure.
Sleep in a traditional Japanese house while surrounded by rice paddies, beaches, tree-houses, zip lines and a lighthouse on your very own private island.
Ever wonder why cockroaches are so shiny? Well, let’s put our fears aside and learn a little more about one of the urban human’s greatest foes.
In true Japanese fashion, the three officers went above and beyond to ensure this family of ducks made it safely across the street.
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