The Setouchi Triennale, one of the largest art festivals in Japan, commenced on April 18, showcasing 256 works by 218 ...

Nicolas Niarchos writes about finding the joy of Japan in the unexpected in this feature, first published in the August 2019 ...

Hankyu Travel International is chartering a Ponant ship for three cruises around Japan in the spring of 2027. According to a press release, the Japan-based travel agency will promote the sailings ...

A drone-based photography service started on a trial basis here in March, allowing tourists to obtain professional-level ...

The calmness of Seto Inland Sea, located in western Japan, will send your worries away. One thing that has been firmly supporting lives in this area is stone. The stone walls of the famous Osaka ...

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Naoshima, a remote island in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu, Japan's main island, and the island of Shikoku, has become a mecca for overseas tourists, drawing global attention as Japan's "art ...

Overlooking Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, Awaji Island’s soil, rich in volcanic and oceanic minerals, produces exquisite produce – ...

Naoshima town authorities have been trying to notify visitors of Japan’s cycling rules ... through islands and along bridges over the Seto Inland Sea from Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, to Onomichi ...

Setouchi is a quiet adventurer with mischievous charm, beckoning you to wander across island-studded waters to discover stunning pockets of art amid soulful serenity. Always with a thoughtful ...

When pirates operated in Japan's Seto Inland Sea around 500 years ago, the largest group, the Murakami Kaizoku, certainly did not fit the conventional image of pirates. They actually protected ...