The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Add Maizuru, Kure and Sasebo to your travel list—three old Japan port towns chock-full of natural beauty, historical attractions and nautical adventures.
A detailed explanation of Japanese currency, with fun facts and handy tips.
Take advantage of the special opening of the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the public this autumn!
Abashiri was the perfect location for a prison from which it was near to impossible to escape. See what life was like for prisoners at the Abashiri Prison Museum.
Experience Japan's pioneering days at the Hokkaido Historical Village—explore preserved buildings and hop on a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage!
Around the corner from Kyoto Station are the most important Japanese Buddhist temples, rich with tradition, stunning architecture and beautiful art.
Nara's Koriyama Castle Town is full of history and the perfect spot to capture cherry and plum blossoms photos.
Once you've sampled the famous puffer fish and risked death (maybe), why not delve into the depths of Shimonoseki's blood-mired history?
Read on to find out more about the unfortunate events to befall this off-the-beaten-path site in Kyoto.
A guide to understanding and planning for your visit to the Nagasaki Peace Park.
Step back in time at this former Dutch trading post.
