From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around ...

The historic village of Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, was lit up on January 13.The UNESCO World ...

It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various parts of the country through the perspective of the author, a professor at Aoyama-gakuin University.

It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various parts of the country through the perspective of the author, a professor at Aoyama Gakuin University.

Those more interested in experiencing Japan’s spiritual side may wish to hike along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, Kumano Kodo takes travelers on ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the planned admission fee hike for Himeji Castle in ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far ... The Fuji Five Lakes region at the foot of this UNESCO World Heritage Site makes a great base for the thousands of ...

Unlike UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which includes sites considered important to humanity like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt ... “Sake is considered a divine gift and is essential for social and ...

Unlike UNESCO's World Heritage List, which includes sites considered important to humanity ... is essential for social and cultural events in Japan," Takehiro Kano, the Japanese ambassador to ...