This underrated city was once the capital of Japan in the Middle Ages and is now a beautiful, tourist-friendly hub with ...

Among them is the small city of Sabae, in Fukui prefecture, about a 3.5-hour train ride from Tokyo. It’s widely known as ...

For a deeper exploration of Japanese history in Kansai, head to Nara Prefecture. Nara City was Japan's capital during the 8th Century, and many shrines and temples constructed during that time are ...