On Saturday, June 21, two women from Duluth’s Japanese sister city of Ohara will be among the 20,000 athletes lacing up their running shoes for the iconic Grandma’s Marathon. Their participation marks ...

Located south of Tokyo, Yokohama ranks as Japan's second-largest city, with a population of just over 3 million residents. Although it is considered one of the most gorgeous cities in Japan, Yokohama ...

Often overshadowed by its neighbors, Nara has much to offer. Acacia Gabriel covers responsible ecotourism, cultural experiences, and the intersection of outdoor adventure and luxury. After solo ...

Fukuoka, Japan’s sixth largest city by population, has more open-air food stalls than the rest of the country combined. These stalls are called yatais, and they’re an indelible part of what makes ...

The serene and sumptuous rooms at Patina have tatami mat daybeds plus washi paper headboards inspired by Osaka Castle’s impressive granite fortifications. Patina Osaka's ground-floor restaurant, P72, ...