After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching out the biggest draws for these ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

The Mt. Takao Hiwatari-sai Festival, held annually on the second Sunday in March, offers visitors a rare glimpse into traditional Japanese ascetic practices. This unique event, featuring fire-walking ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — With his flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes, there are growing worries President Donald Trump may be doing more to harm the U.S. economy than to fix it.

Like most groups, you’ll find something for your experience level and goals, like serious running groups prepping for a marathon or a casual hiking group making treks up Mount Takao. Most people just ...

Did you know that no one has ever climbed Mount Kailash? Despite being just 6,638 meters (21,778 feet) high, much lower than Everest, the peak remains untouched. Climbers believe that supernatural ...

The sky lit up with cannon fire, torpedoes streaked through the darkness, and the sea boiled with the impact of relentless salvos. In this historic capital ship duel, strategy, firepower, and sheer ...

Monks will soon descend from Mount Takao for an annual ritual that sees them and daring visitors walk barefoot across fire in a dramatic display of endurance and spiritual purification.

March marks the transition into spring, bringing warmer days and a host of seasonal events. From plum and cherry blossom festivals to traditional cultural celebrations, there’s plenty to explore in ...