Before satellites and jets, people crossed the seas guided by stars and propelled by currents and wind. They drew maps to hint at lands and peoples beyond ...

A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

On your next visit to Japan, skip Tokyo and Kyoto in favor of the less touristy region of Hokuriku, where ancient craft and ...

Near the centre of Japan’s largest lake, a quiet shift in archaeological understanding has begun to take shape. Researchers ...

Japan’s ancient and sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, a UNESCO World Heritage route with 1,200 years of history.

CNN Travel reveals the best places to visit in 2026, from Japan and Spain to Australia and the Caribbean, highlighting culture, food, nature and once-in-a-lifetime events.

China has been staging live-fire military drills around Taiwan featuring aircraft, warships and rocket launches ...

China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots ...

Some people believe ancient maps show the real shape of Earth. In this video, we look at claims that islands moved overnight and continents shifted suddenly. Quotes from the speaker explain how memory ...

The vessel, measuring approximately 25 centimeters tall with a distinctive pointed base and engraved patterns, has been identified as either Jinguji-style or Konami Upper-layer pottery, placing its ...

A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for ...

Japan’s railway dominance continues to shape global travel behaviour, and the latest Google Maps Transit Trends Report 2025 confirms it. An extraordinary nine out of the world’s ten most-searched ...