Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Japan has been one of the hottest travel destinations on earth for the past few years, breaking record after record, and more ...

For Lilly Andriolo, studying abroad in Japan this summer was the experience of a lifetime. “It was an amazing experience, and I gained so much from it that I think it's changed me as a person in the ...

Japan’s rural inns offer far more than a bed for the night—they’re an immersion into the heart of Japanese hospitality, culture, and cuisine. On a recent walking tour through the Kunisaki Peninsula ...

In America, our diversity makes us strong. Overseas, our alliances make us stronger. Japan is our single-most important ally in the Indo-Pacific: We have 55,000 troops stationed in Japan under our ...

For over 10 years, Cheyenne Haney has been living abroad in Japan and is on her way to permanent residency. “I think for me, one of the biggest things that’s always been important is understanding ...

Clockwise from top left: The starter dish, Hirame; The Sashimi Santen Mori; The Ishikari Jiru; The Hotate and Ikura; The Hokkigai Sunomono and Nasu Goma-Ae; and The dessert, Japanese Melon. While ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan – A walking tour to a local shrine gave community members here the chance to experience the culture tied to a significant Japanese holiday on its actual day of observance. More than ...