In the country’s Yoshino forests, cedar and cypress have been tended for generations, offering an unmatched setting to ...

In every corner of Japan, there are echoes of Ghibli film settings. The country’s most successful anime studio launched in 1985, and its films have become emblematic of Japan’s offbeat, inventive ...

Selected by the picture editors at National Geographic Traveller (UK), these are the best travel photos of this year.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...