Dreamy videos of Kyoto blanketed in pastel cherry blossoms and Tokyo’s anime-inspired street fashion have saturated social media, making it the top bucket list destination for families with teenagers.

You may have heard about the temples in Kyoto or seen photos of deer wandering through the parks in Nara. These places draw travelers year after year, and for good reason. They show different sides of ...

It just might be the most beautiful train ride in the world. For the past four hours, I have been watching, mesmerized, as one stunningly scenic tableau after another fills the picture window next to ...