See the best of the autumn leaves without joining the masses.

We all know the saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, in...

From his workshop in the hills of Wakayama, this fresh-faced swordsmith endeavors to protect a dying...

Discover the delights of one of Hyogo’s hidden gems.

Take in striking coastlines, tasty local cuisine, and some of Japan’s most spiritual sites in an...

Deities, demons, and Japan’s myths and legends come to life in Osaka’s new kagura stage show.

Japan’s Spectacular Outdoor Island Art Festival

Beat the heat this summer with a trip to one of Kansai’s top beach spots.

Home to the largest group of sea women left in Japan, Mie Prefecture’s ama divers cling...

Discover Kansai’s most vibrant metropolis inhabited by famously laid-back citizens with a penchant for the good...