Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

The Coastal Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) features the world's most exciting seaside adventures — from whale-watching on Vancouver Island to road-tripping through the Faroe Islands, ...

One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of ...

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.