has researched the diaries of court nobles and men of letters to estimate when Japan's fall foliage season occurred through history. "I was able to do this precisely because Kyoto remains a ...

Kurikoma at the nexus of Miyagi, Iwate, and Akita prefectures is known as "the carpet of the gods." A recent three-day holiday in Japan attracted legions of hikers to the site.

TOKYO — Japan has recorded its warmest fall since records began 126 years ago, Tokyo's weather agency said, delaying the East Asian country's popular displays of seasonal foliage into December.

How Japan is inspiring this fall's home decor trends The back-to-school ... bamboo or paper. When it comes to colors, Japanese inspirations draw on a broader palette than Scandinavian design.