Visitors at Shinto shrines often see animal statues or motifs near the entrance, inside the shrine or on signs. What do the most notable animals symbolize?

What are the three most notable woody materials used in the construction of Kiyomizu-dera?

Being cocooned by sweet floral scents among a palette of bright colors will leave your nose and eyes calling out for more!

Grab your towels, ladies! Who needs bottled Pitera when the answer lies just a soothing soak away?

Hayao Miyazaki’s animation has touched the hearts of old and young time and time again. The films produced by his incomparable Studio Ghibli often depict beautiful countryside scenes, some of which were inspired by real hills and mountains in Japan.

Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, Japan has more than 100 volcanoes—making it a top destination for those interested in these powerful symbols of danger and beauty.