It's no secret that Japan is experiencing overtourism, but actually it's only parts of Japan-because too many tourists are gathering in major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. A wonderful way to avoid the ...

From neon-lit cities to peaceful temples and mountain escapes, Japan offers diverse experiences that blend tradition, innovation and natural beauty in 2026.

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider. Photographs and Text by Rachel Herring If I stared too long, the ...

From brightly illuminated cities to sweeping natural landscapes, centuries-old temples to brilliant modern architecture, Japan is a country filled with the unique beauty that comes from blending ...

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

With cobbled streets centred around a willow-lined canal, the historical quarter of Bikan in Kurashiki is one of the prettiest in Japan. It’s on the Seto Inland Sea coast; travellers can drift along ...

From an island off of North Carolina to a coastal village on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, these are the most beautiful beach towns in the world. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of ...

There are so many wonderful places around the world to witness the blooming cherry trees, here are 5 to get you started on your spring adventures. Sakura means cherry blossoms in Japanese and these ...