The Salt of Life
Salt from the sea and other essential goods were hauled along Salt Road from Japan’s coastal areas to the mountainous territories inland—and delivered even to mortal enemies in need.
Salt from the sea and other essential goods were hauled along Salt Road from Japan’s coastal areas to the mountainous territories inland—and delivered even to mortal enemies in need.
Ancient buildings almost always seem to come with a ghost story, and Japanese castles are no exception.
Winter, spring, summer or fall, you'll fall in love with these sites, and snap a photo as you do!
These six castles, all easily accessible from the Tokyo area, are more than enough to slake your thirst for the days of the samurai.
2016 is a golden year for Japan's big Golden Week holiday. Not only can you catch a few traditional annual Golden Week events, but also some pretty rare ones as well!
Traveling around Japan but don't know what souvenir to buy from each region? We've got you covered with this crazy list of our Top 47 'omiyage' from each of the nation's 47 prefectures!
Japanese culture is deeply tied to nature, and there's no better time to appreciate the Japanese wilderness than cherry blossom season.
Ninja-related history, experiences and fun await in the forests of Nagano!