Since the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, skiing has been big news in Japan and for decades now, this destination has sat firmly atop ...

Looking for something special for your first visit to Japan? Book a room at one of these cozy-but-cool hotels in Tokyo.

In Japan, the ages of 25 and 42 are the most unlucky for men. Fortunately, there is a 300-year-old solution. It involves oceans of sake and a giant bonfire battle.

A hotel most well known by locals, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo offers a rare pocket of serenity in an otherwise bustling cityLocationIn a city as big and buzzing as Tokyo, diving straight in can feel ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...

Exploring new destinations will turn your itinerary from basic to outstanding. If you're looking for day trips from Tokyo, ...

Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, and yet hardly anyone I know has been. It’s a total shame, because the region is packed with endless greenery, steamy hot springs, terraced rice fields, and ...

Tokyo makes it easy for your dream itinerary to come true. Enjoy a peaceful morning in a verdant park, then embark on a vintage shopping spree in the impossibly hip Shimokitazawa. Dine on a bucket ...

Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...

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