Japanese Zen gardens or karesansui are famous for their simplicity and serenity. Designed to facilitate meditation and ...

Shoji Spa & Retreat, located in one of North Carolina’s most beautiful locations near Asheville, blends Japanese-inspired wellness practices with the stunning beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

If you want a glimpse into Japan's feudal era, visit this charming city to see one of the country's oldest original castles, which is surrounded by mountains.

After a long, hot Texas summer, autumn brings cool nights, mild days, and Japanese persimmons. Unlike the wild persimmons that many people recall eating in the woods, cultivated Japanese ...

Japan’s newest public holiday is finally here – and it’s all about celebrating the country’s ancient natural beauties. “Mountain Day” was first introduced to parliament in 2014 ...

Here are some of the best places to see fall foliage in Japan and family-friendly hotels you can stay in for convenience and accessibility. As Hokkaido is the first to welcome autumn in the ...

This Japanese Mountain Town Is Known for Making Beautiful Lacquerware — and the Tradition Goes Back Centuries. For a unique Japanese craft experience, visit the mountain town of Yamanaka Onsen.

Apart from these things you can do in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hokkaido, one of the best things you can do in Japan is to see their picturesque fall foliage. Japan’s fall foliage season begins ...