Stylish Sightseeing: Where to Go for Kyoto’s Best Kimono Rentals
Slip into something traditional.
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
Slip into something traditional.
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s …
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
Read tips on how to get there and what to look out for.
A list of beautiful places for viewing beautiful Kyoto autumn leaves, plus day trip ideas to Nara, Wakayama and Shiga …
With shrines, temples, parks and amazing views, Nara makes for a stress-free wandering experience, with no buses to …
Don't know a lick of Japanese? Let us help you navigate supermarket aisles and identify the most common food staples.
Explore your options from Okinawa up to Tokyo.
Tasty eats, colorful nights, tradition and pop culture all come together for a fun adventure.
The lowdown on your travel options. Bullet train, highway bus and more!
Four affordable ways to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo in Hokkaido. We look at the pricing and practicalities …
Our guide to Okunoshima, Japan's world-famous "Rabbit Island"
Known for its traditional Meiji-style hot springs and history of pottery, Yamashiro Onsen in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture …
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
Any visitor to the area will want to follow our Hiroshima guide on what to do, see and eat for a full day of discovery.
Get a taste for Japan's breathtaking and diverse underwater landscapes at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium—one of the best and …
Want to go to far-flung places like Kyoto and Hiroshima from Tokyo, and be back in no time? These Japan bus tours are for you.
Wajima City is a small, secluded city with a famous morning market, fine traditional lacquerware, and stunning rice …
A tiny hot spring town with lots of history and manga connections.