If Japan has been calling to you, you’re far from alone. As record-high tourism numbers show, the country’s allure is growing—especially for Americans enchanted by its rich traditions, deep ...

Travelers to Japan tend to focus on “the Golden Triangle” of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and for good reason: The high concentration of familiar attractions, great international airport connections, and ...

“This is not a tourist sightseeing trip. This is about going inward, pausing, getting rest and resetting the nervous system,” Okusa said. “This is more of an exploration. It’s a journey to start and ...

One of Japan’s most recognizable cultural practices – the Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyu, or chadō – is being reshaped by tourism, wellness culture and social media. Matcha, the Japanese ...

AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, February 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Pasona Resort Inc. (Head Office: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture; President and CEO: Yukari ...

(The Conversation) — Social media has turned traditional Japanese matcha into a commercial trend, though its roots lie in Zen Buddhism. A scholar of premodern Japanese literature unpacks that history.