A stunning image is often shared online with the claim that it shows Lake Kawaguchi near Mount Fuji in Japan: Lake Kawaguchi truly does sit within eyesight of Mount Fuji, but this image doesn't show ...

As Japan’s tallest and most sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji has been the motif depicted in pictures, cultural items, and various other art forms since ancient times. It is also a major destination for ...

Tokyo is a fascinating city. It's simultaneously old and new. Skyscrapers, neon-lit streets and alleys, commercial enters and ...

The bloom of Japan's iconic pink cherry blossoms, or sakura, is so much of a cultural phenomenon that a specific word exists to describe the act of enjoying their petals: hanami, meaning "flower ...

Lake Kawaguchi (and the rest of Fuji Five Lakes) is a lush countryside area you just can’t miss if you’re in Japan. This ...

May is the season for “shibazakura”, which literally means “cherry lawn” but really refers to the pink carpet created by blooming moss phlox. One of the best locations for enjoying this riot of color ...

There's no shortage of ryokans lining the vast Lake Kawaguchi area, but if you're seeking one with Mount Fuji views, onsens, delectable meals and a convenient location, Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotel ...

As a child, I always preferred playing with boys. Kickball, cops and robbers, marbles, tag, steal the bacon--I had too much energy to sit around and play house, pretending to cook, clean and nurse ...

Muslim tourists from Southeast Asia and other regions are on the rise as the number of foreign visitors to Japan climbs year by year. In response, hotels and other lodgings, particularly in ...