The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Suzuka Circuit is host to F1 Japanese Grand Prix and the Suzuka 8 Hours Race, and houses the family-friendly Motopia theme park.
Take a day trip to Hikone, visit the traditional castle and garden, and try the local cuisine!
Otaru is a port city in Hokkaido known for its picturesque canal district, Sakaimachi shopping street, and Otaru Snow Light Festival.
Learn about kofun, ancient Japanese burial grounds, and where to see them.
Every spring, the stunning mountain ranges of Hokkaido welcome hundreds of hiking enthusiasts. With scenic views and untouched nature, we can see why!
Read tips on how to get there and what to look out for.
August 6th traditionally marked the end of summer. On this day, locals bid farewell to the dangerously hot season at the Yatori-no Shinji Festival.
Go climb some mountains (and see some temples) in Kansai this autumn!
Take advantage of the special opening of the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the public this autumn!
A stunning and mysterious place with contrasting "heaven and hell" views thanks to the lush greens and a volcanic landscape.
Make your visit even more special by paragliding, sandboarding or going for a camel ride.
Read this before you send your winged camera into the skies.
Visit Koreatown in Osaka or Tokyo for food, shopping and cosmetics!
Hokkaido and nature are practically synonymous - read our guide on various outdoor activities and plan your own Hokkaido adventure!
5 of the scariest places in Japan that are not for the faint of heart—abandoned schoolhouses, hallucinations and other creepy accounts.
New to the country? Need a lot of stuff for cheap? Visit these secondhand shops in Japan and you'll be comfy and cozy in no time!
Abashiri was the perfect location for a prison from which it was near to impossible to escape. See what life was like for prisoners at the Abashiri Prison Museum.
There's lots to do while waiting for your flight right in New Chitose Airport—taste local specialties, take in a movie, go to an amusement park and more!
Lake Toya is considered Hokkaido’s three great landscapes. Plus, onsen, hiking & summertime fireworks, the area makes for a spectacular getaway destination.
We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a great way to explore the island's more remote destinations.
Views, architecture, beer and fresh seafood—a whole day of adventure awaits you in Sapporo!
Chinese have always been the largest group of migrants in Japan. While few still choose to live in neighborhoods with Chinese majorities, these Chinatowns are well worth a visit to experience something different and, of course, excellent food. …
Experience Japan's pioneering days at the Hokkaido Historical Village—explore preserved buildings and hop on a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage!
Most of our readers will know Nara for its countless bowing deer, ancient temples and picturesque traditional streets. But did you also know Nara is famous for its local cuisine, in particular sake and some unique rice-based dishes? Well, let's …