Today, more than a fifth of the planet's population uses chopsticks as their primary dining utensils. Originating in ancient China around 5000 years ago, chopsticks didn't become customary in Japan ...

I wrapped my yukata, a cloth kimono, around my naked body, pulling the left side of the fabric over the right, as instructed, and tied the obi sash securely at my waist. The hotel provided these robes ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation ...

Japan is still topping the charts as a trending travel destination, and a survey found that just over 51% of foreign visitors use trains to get around.

The Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu, is a centuries-old ritual that emphasizes harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility ...