Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning festivals.
A comprehensive Kyoto top attractions list — so you don't miss out on any of the beauty, wonder and entertainment the ancient capital has to offer.
The tiny mountain town in Miyagi Prefecture that you never knew you needed to visit.
February is filled with winter wonderlands, oyster fests, demons and Chinese New Year!
Six suggestions for a special start to 2020.
Slip into something traditional.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
A tiny hot spring town with lots of history and manga connections.
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
Discover what is perhaps Japan’s most picturesque hot spring destination, in Hyogo Prefecture.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
A evening spent with the geisha in Kanazawa is an opportunity not to be missed. The night's are intimate and the sake delicious, what's not to love?
August 6th traditionally marked the end of summer. On this day, locals bid farewell to the dangerously hot season at the Yatori-no Shinji Festival.
A unique and beautiful way of recording your travels throughout Japan.
If you are looking to experience “real Japan,” Okayama is a destination that warrants slowing things down and exploring carefully.
If you are a parent traveling in Japan with a young child, feel free to join local celebrations honoring boys and girls.
Find out what life was like in the Osaka of old with a free workshop hosted by the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. Apply by Jan 25 to join at no cost.
Small streets lined with samurai houses, traditional potteries and stunning castle ruins make Hagi a wonderful place to experience olden-day Japan.
