Among them is the small city of Sabae, in Fukui prefecture, about a 3.5-hour train ride from Tokyo. It’s widely known as ...

For a deeper exploration of Japanese history in Kansai, head to Nara Prefecture. Nara City was Japan's capital during the 8th Century, and many shrines and temples constructed during that time are ...

Located within easy reach of both Tokyo and Kyoto, Nara was Japan’s first capital in the 8th century and the city still retains an air of quiet dignity. There are many examples of Nara’s rich ...

He said Japan’s capital is one of the world’s top three cities, but it can’t hold a candle to his home of Paris. A 30-year-old woman from the Chinese coastal city of Qingdao said Tokyo is so ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).