Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its ...

Discover what it’s like for foreigners to live in Kofu, a small Japanese town. From community dynamics to cultural adaptation ...

A small town in Japan has taken drastic measures and hired a team of security guards to manage hordes of inconsiderate tourists. Otaru, a small port town on Hokkaido island has been inundated by ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

A Japanese hot spring town popular with tourists is limiting entry to daytrippers ... Altercations over popular photo spots are common, with tourists jostling for prime spots in the small town that ...

Many small towns, including Nishikawa, offer housing and childcare support. But young people continue to flock to big cities like Tokyo for education and job opportunities. The Japanese government ...