Japan Offers Lessons in Eating, Walking and Bridging the Distance

Our 52 Places columnist tries on traditional robes and footwear; learns to enjoy seafood (as long as it’s not chewy); and discovers (once again) how small the world is.

In China’s Land of Buddhas and Fortresses, Kindness Prevails

Traveling Gansu Province along the ancient Silk Road, our columnist gets by with a little help from her friends.