The ultimate guide to Japan travel
We break down the fastest and cheapest ways from KIX to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara. Tips for tourists and for traveling with luggage too!
Experience the ethereal "flower light path" this March.
With a number of light festivals, August is a great time to take in the atmosphere of the ancient capital.
Gion Matsuri has so many free events. What can/should you actually spend money on?!
Dress spooky and join other passengers on the Kyoto Yokai (Ghost) Train Event —and get a discount on your travels while you're at it!
Tanabata: A Love Story You may think that Tanabata only occurs on the memorable date of 7/7 (July 7th). But the Tanabata festival was traditionally based on the lunar calendar, meaning that August is actually the "seventh month". Since Kyoto is …
We experiment with "alternating travel" to explore Kyoto. First we turn right, then left, then right and so on...here's what we found along the way!
Find out what life was like in the Osaka of old with a free workshop hosted by the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. Apply by Jan 25 to join at no cost.
Day trips perfect for exploring past the ancient city of Kyoto or if you want to go on a cheapo mini holiday.
Summer in Japan has many traditions. One of the most popular traditions is to watch the Japanese High School Baseball Championship.
Walking around is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to go sightseeing. Here are the top five cities in Japan for wearing out your sneakers.
Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery no longer gives free tours and whisky tastings. So is it still worth visiting?
Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines. But with entrance fees, temple-hopping adds up. What's the cheapo way to go sightseeing? Shrine-hopping!
Free bus tours will be running in Nara from February to March 2016. Reserve your spot now before they're all snatched up!
A city known for its darkest moment, Hiroshima's memorials provide an educational and emotional look at the events on August 6th, 1945. A flourishing city, Hiroshima's past is an ever present, but not defining quality for the residents. …
The Man Behind the Ramen Momofuku Ando is worthy of god status. The late Taiwanese-Japanese inventor of instant ramen changed the shape of food for the Japanese and poor students around the world forever! So revolutionary was his work, that the …