Adventure travel is a way to experience a new place on a deeper level, going beyond the usual tourist sights to the local culture and nature through memorable, exciting activities. No destination is ...

The melodic chime floated through Tokyo Station just as our Shinkansen slid into view, silent and impossibly smooth, like it was gliding on air. My 10-year-old son, Everest, stood frozen in awe, eyes ...

TOKYO >> Adventure travel could be the next big thing to draw visitors to Japan if the efforts of the public and private sectors come to fruition. These guided tours of small groups include a mix of ...

We’ve been a hiking family since our son was a tiny baby strapped into a backpack, exploring trails together as he grew from toddler to teenager. By the time he turned 13, he was ready for one of our ...

There’s a talent to making things beautiful, and in Japan, there’s a word for it. Monozukuri, which translates to “craftsmanship”, speaks to the country’s devotion to high-quality and often visually ...

Japan is back in the golf world’s high beams this week, with the PGA Tour touching down on Japanese shores for the sixth Zozo Championship. Soon, at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club outside Tokyo, ...