The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
Massive quantities of ramen, a marathon, and winter illuminations — plus New Year celebrations.
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in the country.
Dates are a little later than first predicted.
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
With over 200 km of coastline, where do you start?
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, scary mud monsters, and a LOT more!
Forget about the "hidden gems" everyone talks about everywhere — this list is the real deal.
There's still time to enjoy the dance performances, fireworks, drones, projection-mapping — and beer, of course.
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
More than just sun and surf — sand baths, hot springs and even views of Mount Fuji await.
A month of fireworks, fire festivals, traditional dance parades, and more.
This is one of Japan's "Three Great Views" — for good reason.
Water, light, and fierce love deities combine for a fantastic line-up.
Explore retro shopping streets, a legendary hot-spring theme park, and museums galore.
Slurp up some of the best ramen in Japan, and see what else "the city of two halves" has to offer.
Old-school arcades, Japanese knives, and the lucky Billiken await.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
If Osaka is the kitchen of Japan, Dōtonbori is the chef's table.
The best local sights, bites, and experiences.