Planning the basics of a family vacation to Japan is simple enough. Flights, hotels, perhaps a rail pass — those are the ...

Now that Japan has opened their borders to welcome independent foreign tourists, are you planning your year-end trip to the land of the rising sun? For those who are still hazy about the changes, ...

Japan is one of the most popular international destinations right now. In April 2025, Japan welcomed a record-breaking 3.9 million international visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism ...

Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive, but you might be surprised by just how much you can see and do for free. Explore ancient temples and peaceful gardens with these top free things to do in ...

Planning a teamLab visit in Japan? Here's our guide on how Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto differ and which immersive art experience suits you best.

An underground maze and city unto itself in Marunouchi business district, Tokyo Station is a major gateway for travelers arriving and departing the city. More than 3,000 trains come through the ...

KATHERINE KENDRICK, 62, wants to give her nephew Henry Kendrick, 21, a trip to celebrate his graduation from Reed College in Portland, Ore. The destination of their dreams: Japan. “I’ve been to Tokyo ...

Tokyo’s hosting of the 2025 Deaflympics has delivered a significant boost to Japan’s accessible tourism capabilities, with ...

In 1946, anthropologist Ruth Benedict published The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture. The American government had tapped her as a researcher during World War II to help better ...

Discover the 9 best cherry blossom spots in Japan for 2026, from Tokyo and Kyoto to Mount Fuji. Plan your sakura trip with bloom forecasts, travel tips and top hanami locations.