The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Explore one of Japan's most quietly captivating regions.
And what else to do in the area, with expert tips from a local guide.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
Slurp up some of the best ramen in Japan, and see what else "the city of two halves" has to offer.
Old-school arcades, Japanese knives, and the lucky Billiken await.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
The best local sights, bites, and experiences.
Don't overlook Yamagata and its trove of snow sports, picture-perfect onsen towns, and dramatic religious sites.
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
Deer, more deer, and Buddha's nostril — Nara is just awesome.
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
Spend the day exploring the famous Shinto shrine, doing sake tasting, and more.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.
Because this beautiful city deserves to be more than just a day-trip destination.
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.
A complete guide to the bullet train between Osaka and Fukuoka, including stops, services & discounts.