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Taiwanese tourists flock to Japan's Kyushu for local-ish trips

How to Plan a Trip to Japan in 2026: Ultimate Guide for First-Time Visitors

Tourism in Japan has rebounded fast thanks to a continuing global fascination with its unique blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge modern technologies – not to mention its M...

Enjoy Japanese Beauty and Healing with All Five Senses! A "Hana-Goshuin" Journey via Tokyu Lines & Buses

What do you look for when you visit Japan? Cutting-edge technology, memorable meals, or time in peaceful, historic surroundings? In Tokyo and Kanagawa, a seasonal event brings thes...

The Best of Japan: 11 Major Cities Every Traveler Should Visit

The major cities in Japan are where history meets neon lights, temples meet skyscrapers, and tradition meets trend. They capture the best of Japan in one unforgettable journey....

The Ultimate Okinawa Travel Guide: Japan’s Tropical Paradise

Beyond the neon glow of Tokyo and the manicured temples of Kyoto lies a version of Japan that feels entirely separate from the mainland.

We Board Japan's 'Setsugekka' Resort Train And Have An Incredible Journey Through The Heartland

On the sightseeing train Echigo Tokimeki Resort Setsugekka, you’ll savor gourmet dishes that showcase the best of Niigata as you glide through stunning coastal and mountain scenery...

TravelBrands launches Japan campaign with agent incentives and client offers

TORONTO — TravelBrands is shining the spotlight on Japan with a new destination-focused campaign, offering Canadian travel advisors enhanced earning opportunities and added client...

Winter in Japan: Best Places to Go for Snow, Onsens & Festivals

Japan in winter is one of those travel experiences that genuinely changes what you think a season can look like. Snow-covered temples. Volcanic hot springs steaming in the mountain...

Golden Week in Japan

TOKYO >> Large crowds of tourists — quite a number of them domestic — were spotted across Japan during the Golden Week holiday period, which ran April 29 to May 6.

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Visitors stroll through the grounds of Nezu Shrine during the annual Azalea Festival in Tokyo. — AFP

Japan taps popular travel guide to promote overseas development assistance

The newly released booklet shows bridges and railways built with Japan's contributions as well as historic World Heritage Sites preserved and restored with such support.

I planned 5-week trip to Japan but there was something I could have never prepared for

Japan is a must-do travel destination, but there's one thing you'll never be able to prepare yourself for mentally and physically, but there are things you can do to help

Japan’s Inbound Tourism Crowds Into Just Seven Prefectures: Report

A Tokyo Shimbun and Kyodo analysis of 2025 smartphone-location data finds seven prefectures account for 72 of Japan's top 100 inbound-tourist hotspots, while 25 prefectures don't a...

A Journey to Japan Without Leaving Paris

Passion Japon is a new exhibition that attempts to distill the essence of Japan — its rituals, artistry, history, and contradictions — into a single immersive experience.

Japan outbound travel remains at 70% of pre-pandemic levels

Overseas travel from Japan has been recovering but remains at more than 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels amid a weak yen, a Kyodo News analysis of government data…

Japan outbound travel remains at 70% of pre-pandemic levels

Overseas travel from Japan has been recovering but remains at more than 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels amid a weak yen, a Kyodo News analysis of government data…

Discover the Islands of Japan with Adventure Canada

Adventure Canada has opened bookings for the 2027 departure of its Discover the Islands of Japan expedition — a culturally rich, small-ship journey that explores Japan’s coastal co...

I visited the big 3 in Japan and these are my honest rankings

Japan has so much to offer, and each and every traveller will have a different experience when they're over there - but if you're planning a trip, here are my rankings for the big...

5 Recommended Tokyo Bus Tours: Enjoy Nearby Destinations such as Mount Fuji, Hakone, and Shizuoka

When it comes to exploring Tokyo, most travelers naturally focus on famous districts within the city’s center, such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Odaiba. But beyond these areas, there...

Japan's top tourist destinations concentrated in Kyoto, 6 other prefectures

Top destinations for inbound tourists are heavily concentrated in just seven of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Kyoto and Hokkaido, which collectively accounted for 72 of the cou...

Travel rush underway at start of 5-day stretch in Golden Week holidays

Roads, train stations and airports in Japan were congested Saturday as people headed to their hometowns or departed for domestic and overseas vacations at the start of a…

Scenic Train Journeys in Japan That You Can’t Miss

Sometimes, it really is more about the journey than the destination. Here are some romantic train rides in Japan that prove it.

EXPERIENCE JAPAN LIKE A LOCAL

If the idea of touristy Japan is not the reason you’ve planned your visit at all… I think that you will love this post so much. 3 ways to experience Japan like a local, even… The p...

WHAT TO BOOK (& HOW FAR AHEAD) FOR A JAPAN TRIP?

I’m super nerdy and I like to know what to book and by when so that I don’t miss out on anything cool for myself and for my family. I will add to this often… The post WHAT TO BOOK...