Stations, vacant properties and an old bus have been turned into tourist accommodation, giving rural communities new life With rural Japan experiencing severe depopulation, unstaffed railway stations ...

Kamiyonai Station in Morioka attracts a steady stream of visitors for its local lacquerware works and access to a popular cherry blossom-viewing site.

Japan's railways are a fascinating blend of history and modernity, with many routes having historical significance ...

Uchiyama Seichi began re-evaluating his life in 2011. In March of that year, the Tohoku Earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan and triggered a tsunami that killed more than 20,000 people.

As monthly searches for "Autumn in Japan" increases, Aussies looking for their next adventure can enjoy Japan's ...