Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Here are some of the most scenic and interesting regions to visit on a road trip through the Japanese countryside. Both kids ...

The ancient tradition of “murahachibu,” ostracizing community members as punishment, gets a contemporary twist in Hideo Jojo’s slow-burn thriller.

Tokyo is great, but have you ever considered living in rural Japan? 🌿 In this video, I explain how I ended up buying land in ...

Drawn to the appeal of a slowly paced life in the Japanese countryside, some foreigners have settled down in the region. We follow Spanish photographer Tina Bagué as she captures images of fellow ...

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Japan's varied landscapes as you travel through the country's different train ...

Hanako Jimi, state minister for regional revitalization, announced Aug. 30 that the plan to offer up to 600,000 yen ($4,100) to newlywed women who move from Tokyo’s 23 wards to the countryside w ...