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Mar 31, 2024 • 7 min read
Be ready for a visit to Japan with these tips on health, safety and etiquette.
Mar 31, 2024 • 7 min read
Be ready for a visit to Japan with these tips on health, safety and etiquette.
Mar 28, 2024 • 7 min read
Keep costs low when exploring Japan with these top money-saving tips.
Mar 28, 2024 • 6 min read
From buzzing cities to pristine island getaways, here's our guide to the best places to visit in Japan.
Mar 28, 2024 • 11 min read
You will fall passionately in love with trains in Japan. Find your way across the country with our ultimate guide.
Mar 28, 2024 • 7 min read
Japan has excellent roads, dramatic landscapes and exciting regions to discover. Here are the best 10 road trips for getting to know the country better.
Mar 26, 2024 • 8 min read
Japan's seasons offer an incredible range of natural and cultural wonders that draw huge numbers of visitors. Here's how to pick the perfect time for you.
Mar 25, 2024 • 9 min read
With its myriad islands, towering mountains and megacities, Japan can be a daunting destination to get around. We've got everything you need to know.
Mar 23, 2024 • 17 min read
From classic Japanese food and sights to local favorites and under-the-radar trends, these are 24 of the most inspiring experiences in Japan.
Feb 11, 2024 • 11 min read
No matter where you go in Japan, you’ll find it’s an easy, fun and safe place to travel with kids.
Feb 9, 2024 • 9 min read
Make the most out of Japan by train. In six simple steps.
Dec 24, 2023 • 3 min read
From mystic mountains to mighty megacities, Japan is awash with iconic travel experiences. Here's what you need to know about visa requirements.
Dec 13, 2023 • 6 min read
With so many mountains, it’s no surprise that hiking is a popular pursuit in Japan. Here are 6 of the best hiking routes.
Apr 28, 2023 • 6 min read
If you had to make the tough decision to visit either Japan or South Korea, which would it be? Let two expert writers help you decide.
Mar 4, 2023 • 8 min read
John Walton winds his way through the mountainous Japanese countryside on the charming Hida train.
Feb 23, 2023 • 7 min read
Japan has reopened, so it's time to look again at the country's greatest hits for first-timers and repeat visitors
Jan 12, 2023 • 5 min read
Spring means cherry blossom season in Japan, but the romance is fleeting lasting only for a week or two. Here the five best places to join the festivities.
Oct 19, 2022 • 4 min read
Fans of Studio Ghibli films will be able to visit Ghibli Park next month in Nagoya, Japan.
Oct 5, 2022 • 5 min read
Japan is easing entry rules on October 11, but does that mean it will be as easy to visit as before the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know
Sep 2, 2022 • 6 min read
From beach resorts just an hour from Tokyo to tropical island idylls, Japan's beaches are its best-kept secret. Here's our pick of Japan's best sands.
May 30, 2022 • 6 min read
Whether you enjoy natural hot springs or colourful spring blooms, here's our pick of the best national parks in Japan.
Mar 2, 2022 • 6 min read
Trends come and go but karaoke has been a fixture of Japan's culture for decades. It doesn't matter if you're a good singer, as long as you've got heart.
Feb 1, 2022 • 10 min read
Explore eight of the most renowned destinations for sake in Japan, three on a “Northern Route” and five on a “Southern Route”