As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual touristy hotspots. I’ve been on Travel + Leisure’s A-list as a top Japan specialist for more than 10 years, ...

The region encircling Mt. Fuji has always stood as one of Japan's premier tourist destinations, drawing countless visitors every year eager to capture its stunning, world-famous beauty. Yet just to ...

This take on Japan’s most popular itinerary celebrates quieter corners as well as big hitters, delivering a quintessential taste of the country — from shrines to matcha tea, volcanic peaks to rich ...

A wave of new travel guides is showcasing how to combine Japan and South Korea’s iconic attractions with lesser-known cultural and scenic spots. From Tokyo’s temples and Kyoto’s tea ceremonies to ...

Kyoto is a true embodiment of Old Japan awash with beautiful vestiges of its past glory. Beyond the futuristic Kyoto Station, modern shopping complexes, and sleek luxury hotels, lies a city with ...

Japan is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel destinations, and as interest continues to grow, so do travel costs. Still, visiting Japan on a budget remains possible with savvy planning.

If you are visiting Japan this year, you should consider budgeting a bit extra for your trip. Despite the yen remaining low, the country has introduced new tourist taxes and price hikes that will ...

Japan is already primed and ready to be the hottest travel destination in 2024. According to KAYAK’s 2024 Travel Trends Forecast, Tokyo and Osaka are not only topping the charts when it comes to ...

Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city of ...

East or West? That is the question. Whether to amble among ancient Japanese palaces and sakura-lined streets, or to see the stunning fjords of Norway and the northern lights of Lapland. Those looking ...