The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Coming up in 2017, TOTO—one of the world’s most renowned toilet maker made famous by it’s bottom-cleansing Washlets—will celebrate its 100th anniversary. And what better way to pay an early homage to itself than with its very own toilet shrine museum stationed […]
One of the functions of festivals around the world is to give participants a release from the restraints of their daily existence. In the Edo period, matsuri were renowned as rather debauched affairs in which revelers held little back. So, […]
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a stunnning Shinto Shrine just outside Fukuoka in southern Japan, shown in its full glory here using the latest 4k technology. The shrine was founded in 905 after a prominent scholar, Sugawara no Michizane, was buried there […]
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.
5 of the scariest places in Japan that are not for the faint of heart—abandoned schoolhouses, hallucinations and other creepy accounts.
A practical guide to getting to and exploring Ainoshima, aka Cat Island.
May is certainly busy in Japan, with a whole flurry of festivals just in the first weekend for Golden Week! Wherever you are in Japan, you’ll find something to see, be it a samurai procession, a Brazilian Festival or even […]
Why Japan’s sixth-largest metropolis is attracting more and more foreign residents.
Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.
What to do on your Japan airport layover? Don't just sit around—try a tour, take a refreshing shower or chow down on some tasty ramen!
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima form the golden trio—all within easy reach of each other, all with their own highlights. But which is best to visit when time is limited?
An island packed with unusual festivals, Kyushu is the perfect destination for those looking for a unique adventure in Japan.
Kyushu is filled with beautiful beaches, wild forests, breathtaking sights—no wonder it's one of the top destination spots in Japan.
The purr-fect experience for Hello Kitty super fans.
Fukuoka is the most populated city of Japan’s southernmost island, Kyūshū. It’s a popular domestic vacation spot for Japanese locals and beloved for its delicious cuisine and beautiful scenery. From rich tonkatsu ramen, plump and crispy gyoza (Japanese pan-fried dumplings), […]
Traveling in the western parts of Japan? Then check JR West's regional rail passes.
Everything you need to know about JR Kyūshū passes.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.