The torii gateways of Motonosumi Shrine ... small restaurants serving up local specialties. Photograph courtesy of Kochi ...

From colorful lantern floats to sky-shattering firework displays, Tohoku’s range of festivities is absolutely unmatched.

As in any big city around the world, it’s easy to check yourself into a big-brand hotel in Tokyo and feel no sense of place ...

One day in late October, I headed to the port city of Marugame, a five-hour train journey from Tokyo. I was already well ...

As tea houses go, this one’s rather minimalist, even for unostentatious Japan. But although it’s merely a wooden platform ...

Touching down in Tokyo is like landing on a different planet, with few - if any - familiarities. But don't let that put you ...

Why you should experience Japan’s busiest city by bike - Away from Tokyo’s city centre crowds, Annabel Grossman slows down to ...

Embark on a Tokyo adventure designed for those who wish to dive deep into the city's vibrant heart in just one day ... Post-lunch, the scenic Ueno Park awaits, with its kaleidoscope of shrines, ponds, ...