The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
A Shinkansen hack you need to know about.
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.
All the artwork, tips, and tickets. Now open.
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.
Three top tea houses to visit, with a side of history.
If you need to take a train in Hokkaidō, chances are you'll pass through Sapporo Station, the door to Japan's northern …
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.
We cover everything from lockers to local delicacies, for a more enjoyable experience.
A month of fireworks, fire festivals, traditional dance parades, and more.
Let your hunger guide you — with a few tips from our own adventures up north.
Explore one of Japan's most quietly captivating regions.
Explore ancient shrines, sake breweries, misty hot springs, and the haunting legacy of Lafcadio Hearn in Japan’s …
From Hokkaidō to Mount Fuji and more — go frolic in the flowers.