The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Sanrojo Saikan, a former temple boasting an imposing exterior that provided generations of “yamabushi” mountain hermits with all they needed for their rigorous training, offers vegetable ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Hiroshima Prefecture leads Japan in lemon production and enjoys nationwide recognition ... Freshly dug bamboo shoots are the most delicious, and it is important to remove the bitterness before cooking ...

A curated guide to essential gear, from technical layers to looking suave at après, by the brands that define winter in Japan ...

Wholesale rice prices surged 60% in December from the same period a year earlier. As the price of agricultural products has risen, Japanese have also been eating less of them. The average intake of ...

As Japan’s tallest mountain came into view again on one side ... Local produce is the focus, with dishes featuring ingredients such as ayu (sweetfish) and freshwater crab from the river nearby, sansai ...