Asia
From rejuvenating onsen baths to slurping delicious ramen, here's the perfect 10-day Japan itinerary to ensure you don't miss out on anything!
By Sharon Alphonso
Dreamed up by visionary Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the Tokyo Edition, Ginza is the first true five-star hotel in the neighbourhood.
By Nicole Trilivas
News
Explore a 160-year-old wisteria vine, nighttime illuminations, and more at Ashikaga Flower Park's Great Wisteria Festival 2024 from April 13!
By Priyaja Bakshi
Four new industries have been added to the Specified Skilled Worker programme, expanding Japan's work visa to welcome more foreigners.
The cherry blossom season in Japan is finally here and tourists and natives alike have flocked to the streets.
By Travel + Leisure
Admire newer dimensions of Japan on screen with the neon-lit, upscale, and elusive shooting locations of 'Tokyo Vice' Season 1 and 2.
By Yashita Vashishth
Planning an international family trip just got a whole lot easier. This ski resort in Hokkaido has everything you need.
By Lydia Price
Craft your Japan itinerary with our comprehensive comparison between the bustling energy of Tokyo vs the timeless charm of Kyoto.
The futuristic Woven City near Tokyo, Japan, is an innovative project by Toyota featuring driverless cars, smart homes, & sustainable living.
By Pyusha Chatterjee
Outdoors
A 9-day walking tour in Japan's Michinoku Coastal Trail traces the coastal path from Hachinohe to Kesennuma.
By Rachel Chang
Planning
Tips to making the most of sakura season, from less-busy places and times to visit, to tasty ways to please your palate with pink flowers.
By Adam H. Graham
Visitors will be banned from entering private alleys in Kyoto's geisha district, especially in the city's Gion district.
Explore Treeful, a tree house resort in Japan, which has all the modern amenities and a 360-degree of the jungle.
Food
From traditional Japanese food to international savoury delights, find the best vegetarian and vegan options and restaurants in Tokyo.
South Asia
Explore links between fictional settings across three Japanese cities that inspired the beloved 'Haikyu!!' anime movies and series.
By Esha Dasgupta
Ten of the 13 major airlines in Japan have no plans to allow passengers to travel with their pets in the cabin, according to a survey.
From cityscapes to countryside escapes, explore Japan's unique Valentine's Day celebrations dedicated to challenging traditional gender roles.
Starting March 2024, Japan will issue six-month digital nomad visas to citizens from 49 countries and territories; details inside.
The ascent of Mount Fuji will come with a climbing fee starting in the summer of 2024, marking a shift in Japan's renowned mountain adventure.
By Trinetra Paul
Since the days of the samurai, Fukushima has been known as Japan’s sake kingdom. Here are the centuries-old breweries to visit.
By La Carmina
Sleek meets supersonic in Japan’s one-of-its-kind bullet trains, or Shinkansen, the fastest and most convenient way of exploring the country.
From seaside towns in Kyoto and Okayama to ancient houses in Gifu, explore the timeless beauty of these Japanese villages
By Jianne Soriano
Sapporo, Japan, is home to Ganso Ramen Yokocho otherwise known as Ramen Alley, the birthplace of miso ramen — and it's a must-visit.
By Jonathan Thompson
Starting July 1, 2024, Japan will restrict the number of climbers to 4,000 per day on Mount Fuji's popular Yoshida hiking trail.
If a holiday in Japan is on the cards, sync the dates with the region's iconic cherry blossom season for storybook sights.
The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival will run between 1 February and 29 February. You can find the earliest cherry blossoms in Eastern Japan.
By Rose Zhang
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