The image of Japan I had before I went was of techno-savvy mega-cities hurtling into the future with barely a glance at the past. Add a cocktail of the weird and wonderful – manga cartoons, vending ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

The government in Japan is offering money to families to encourage them to move away from the capital city Tokyo. The scheme aims to encourage young people to move to less popular villages and towns ...