The ultimate guide to Japan travel
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
Some of Japan's best festivals take place this month — and they're mostly free!
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple is a hidden alternative to the famous bamboo grove of Arashiyama.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
Kyoto is so much more than just sightseeing. Join a tea ceremony, learn to wear a kimono, and more.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
The options are plentiful, the prices low. Choose from jungle treks, wild camping, zip-lining and more.
Explore the shiny new stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen — an easy trip from Tokyo.
The prefecture extends a warm welcome, as part of its efforts to rebuild in the wake of the Noto earthquake.
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
Pay a visit and you'll see why the temple's been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.
With areas like Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, and Minion Park, it's essential to plan before you go.
The tiny mountain town in Miyagi Prefecture that you never knew you needed to visit.
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
Start with the floating shrine — but don't limit yourself to it.