Explore seven stunning real-life locations in Japan that inspired Ghibli’s magic! (Images: Studio Ghibli & Kashiwaya) 1. Kushiro, Hokkaido (When Marnie Was There) Wander through the misty ...

Kyoto is known as the cultural capital of the country. It's home to many temples and shrines, including UNESCO World Heritage sites ...

Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited ...

Discover the top universities in Japan which continue to shape the nation's intellectual landscape, each with its distinctive ...

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. These films often draw inspiration from real-life locations in Japan. Here are five places where fans can experience the magic of Ghibli in Japan.

There are some places around Japan ... four of them forming most of the total landmass – Japan has no shortage of great islands to explore. I’d happily spend a year in a hammock on the ...

After considering local prices, accessibility, cuisine and the variety of attractions in each destination – along with traveler feedback – U.S. News ranked the best places to visit in Asia.