From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

The first authoritative Japan travel guide written by a non-Japanese was published about 140 years ago. Authored by British diplomat Ernest Satow (1843-1929) and titled “A Handbook for ...

Travel well in Hokkaido with our epic Japan travel guide! We visited Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Sounkyo and Asahikawa, capturing the best things to see, do and eat in winter. Hopefully, our video ...

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As with many travel destinations, the cheapest time to fly to Japan is during its shoulder season. Shoulder season in Japan runs from late April to early June, and again in September to November.

Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan just a train ride away from Tokyo, offers all kinds of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Although it’s not far from Tokyo, Nagano is a ...

Dr Mayumi Kamada, Professor at Nagoya University of Commerce and Business in Japan, took an initiative and published a travel guidebook written by Japanese academics who study Australia and are ...

Consider this your CliffsNotes guide to exploring some of Japan’s most easily accessible off-the-beaten-path experiences—all with a luxurious twist, of course. Depart Tokyo aboard the Hokuriku ...