Whether you’re captivated by the natural beauty, eager to participate in unique cultural experiences, or simply seeking a winter escape, Japan sure does offer an unforgettable journey. Nabemono or, ...

Nearly a century ago, two farmers in an ethnic Slovak village in northern Serbia began painting to pass the time during the ...

As well as sake, the traditional Japanese brewing processes recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity can be used to make drinks like shōchū and awamori, and the seasoning ...

I had never been to Kyoto, so I wanted to include it in our trip, even though it is arguably Japan’s most beloved destination. Even in winter, it’s busy, but not like cherry blossom season in ...

2. Shirakawa-go (Gifu) See this traditional Japanese village transform into something like a real-life snow globe. Image: iStock This UNESCO World Heritage village feels like stepping into a real-life ...

The winter season transforms its culinary landscape, with hearty and warm dishes perfect for chilly nights in the desert. Read along to find out about seven traditional winter dishes that showcase the ...

But “traditional knowledge and skills of sake-making with ‘koji’ mold in Japan” is now registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. And the age-old technique has produced ...

Rice harvests produce straw, a natural byproduct of the dried grain. Traditionally, the material could be used for a wide variety of objects from tatami mats to food wrappers to carrier bags. Many of ...

China's passion for ice and snow sports has been running higher in the "post-Winter Olympics era." From the icy slopes of ...

With Japanese New Year’s right around the corner, there’s plenty to do at home and around the city for the whole family.