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Winding through the Kii Peninsula, these are the only UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage trails in Japan.

These five videos will instantly transport you to some of the most vivid temples and shrines in Japan!

Tired of the tinsel? Are ornaments too ordinary? How about decorating your tree with some of these unique ornaments?

From urban planning and fish farming to food recycling and the re-invigoration of traditional techniques, a number of great ideas have come out of Japan's smaller towns and cities.

Most of the subjects of this story didn't see themselves where they are now—but all of them found something incredible in the Japanese countryside, leading each to develop a unique and indelible bond to the local community.

Coming to Koysan 18 years ago, Swiss national Kurt Kubli Genso became a Buddhist priest, and now guides visitors around this three-star World Heritage Site in five different languages.

Japan is one of the best travel destinations on the planet. Here’s why.

Joined by a pair of brilliant koto players, professional shakuhachi player Yoshimi Tsujimoto puts an incredible Japanese-style twist on a Smooth Criminal.