In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

Home to centuries’ worth of history, Japan saw a spike in tourism after it lifted pandemic travel restrictions in 2023. My wife and I had a chance to visit Kyoto last fall as part of a six-week ...

While Japan itself has been sipping less matcha over the years, the rest of the world can’t get enough. According to Japan’s ...

There is something about hanami — the centuries-old tradition of cherry blossom viewing — that makes spring in Japan feel ...

Osaka Castle, endless shrines, and temples that make it onto just about every travel guide. And look, if it’s your first time ...

More than 30 travel destinations have tightened or introduced restrictions for tourists in 2025. Here's what you should know ...

Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots ...

Not all tourists exhibit the bad behaviours outlined in this article. But too many of them do. If you want to respect the ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. But all those bus fares ...

KOEI TECMO America and &TEAM NINJA announced today that their open-world action RPG Rise of the Ronin is now available on Windows PC via Steam ®, complete with a host of PC-unique features, including ...

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Japan on April 3, 2025. Founded in New York in 1893, Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton family of brands, with 34 hotels across the ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers ... when the cherry blossoms are in bloom or in the fall with the changing foliage. When you're done taking in ...