From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

The Coastal Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) features the world's most exciting seaside adventures — from ...

This story appears in the November 2010 issue of National Geographic magazine ... Most people think of Japan as a compact collection of large islands, but a map of the country shows otherwise.

What some may not know however, is that Japan’s national parks are where you can ... Known as the Soul of Japan, it is actually a collection of shrines that centre themselves on two shrines ...

This story appears in the March 2020 issue of National Geographic magazine ... and a crowd of spectators cheered them on in a mock Japan-versus-Brazil match. The monkeys in blue jerseys (Japan ...

When visiting Japan, travelers can stay at a traditional ryokan with a communal onsen or opt for a private dip in an open-air bath like this one in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

This story appears in the December 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine ... Of its 21,000 residents, 7,500 have scattered across Japan. Another 13,500 live in temporary housing in the ...