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 ...

OSAKA -- The Japanese city of Kashihara, known for its historic cityscape and its distinction as the country's first full-fledged capital, has given itself a facelift using the cast of the popular ...

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 ...