Mori Nishimura became fascinated with the Japanese countryside when he drove out to go surfing.

Having grown up and lived in the US my entire life, my first night in Tokyo as a fresh college graduate was a full-on culture shock. I couldn't read the restaurant menu, so I had to point at pictures ...

A closer look at daily life in Japan beyond the aesthetic highlights, showing real routines, culture, and everyday moments ...

Maddy Longwell at Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida, Japan, with Mt. Fuji behind her. (Photo courtesy of the author.) The first thing I learned about Japan was that the summers are hot. Extremely hot and ...