From helping with hospital visits to even being a playmate for board games, residents of Yagiyama district help one another ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

Visitors are rushing to Japan at the moment as the weak yen is making the normally big-budget destination more affordable. While the Japanese are famed for their polite and welcoming nature, the ...

TOKYO and GIFU, Japan — After a few days in Tokyo, I was ready to trade the bright lights and chaotic streets for a breath of fresh air and quaint villages. My longing to relax and slow down is ...