In winter, Japan’s northernmost main island Hokkaido is a place of snow-covered forests and white-crested volcanoes mirrored ...

Nearly every aspect of the country’s life is changing to adapt to the growing elderly population, from its public spaces to its social policies. One of the oldest geishas still working in Japan, Ikuko ...

Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

At its western tip, Honshu, Japan’s main island, tapers into a green promontory: on the south coast, mighty cities cluster around the natural bays of the Inland Sea. On the wild, northern coast, small ...

In Kyushu and Central Japan, cascading waterfalls, ethereal forests, and rolling hills beckon visitors to discover their hidden wonders. Popular with cyclists, the undulating Kawauchi Pass includes a ...

Situated in Japan’s landlocked prefecture of Gunma, Mount Akagi is ideal for cycling adventures. Hop on the saddle and soak up the splendour of its incredible natural scenery, weaving through rice ...

While many visitors to Japan beeline to the history and hubbub of Kyoto and Tokyo, surprisingly fewer travellers make their way to the region of Kansai: a hinterland of bubbling hot springs, ...

Whether you’re a new visitor to the island or returning to experience more, new discoveries can be found on the trail and off it, from one region to the next. Join National Geographic on a ...

Mount Akagi's Tunnel of 1,000 Cherry Blossom Trees is often seen as one of Japan’s top destinations for cherry blossom viewing — the much-loved activity known as hanami. In 1956, local residents lined ...