The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, scary mud monsters, and a LOT more!
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
A month of fireworks, fire festivals, traditional dance parades, and more.
Beyond the busy routes lie pristine coastlines, castle towns, mountain shrines and more.
From Hokkaidō to Mount Fuji and more — go frolic in the flowers.
Our top picks for high-quality green tea.
Popular hanabi events in and around Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Shiga.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, and more.
Plum and cherry blossoms, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
So. Much. Matcha. You might need to extend your stay.
And where to discover their world.
Real castle moats, pagodas, and other prime viewing spots across the country.
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres.
Massive quantities of ramen, a marathon, and winter illuminations — plus New Year celebrations.
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in the country.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
Forget about the "hidden gems" everyone talks about everywhere — this list is the real deal.
More than just sun and surf — sand baths, hot springs and even views of Mount Fuji await.