One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 ...

Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our Ease into the English language and Australian ...

He and other locals blame the disappearance of the ancient ... The map locates Lake Suwa, and the city of Suwa, on its southeastern shore, in Nagano Prefecture, west of Tokyo, Japan.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

The cherry blossoms have started to bloom, ushering in one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. Attached to the map are articles about cherry blossoms in various places that you can use to find the ...

Researchers have concluded that glass beads excavated from the tomb of a king in Fukuoka Prefecture were likely brought to Japan through the ancient Silk Road trade route network. A group of ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from ...

Struggling to master a new skill? What if the secret to success wasn’t found in modern hacks but in an ancient Japanese philosophy? Meet Geidō, a 700-year-old tradition that transforms learning ...

Night - Mostly clear. Winds from W to WSW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 39 °F (3.9 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 63 °F (17.2 °C). Winds from WSW to W at 6 to 14 ...

A groundbreaking study using advanced radar technology has revealed a vast and intricate underground structure beneath the Pyramids of Giza. Scientists Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and ...