
TOKYO—Amid the bustle of Tokyo, visitors can find a peaceful oasis at the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and consort Empress Shoken. As a visitor who is not a Shinto adherent, I had to prepare beforehand. I learned, for example, that one should bow before entering through the torii...

TOKYO—Amid the bustle of Tokyo, visitors can find a peaceful oasis at the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and consort Empress Shoken. As a visitor who is not a Shinto adherent, I had to prepare beforehand. I learned, for example, that...

FUJINOMIYA, Japan—They call it “Fuji-san” for a reason. Standing 12,388 feet tall, Mount Fuji is more than just the highest peak in...

TOKYO—The over-tourism of Japan in recent years has led many people to have an almost stereotypical view of the country and its key points,...

TOKYO—The over-tourism of Japan in recent years has led many people to have an almost stereotypical view of the country and its key points,...



FUJINOMIYA, Japan—They call it “Fuji-san” for a reason. Standing 12,388 feet tall, Mount Fuji is more than just the highest peak in...

