In Osaka, you’ll find the best of both worlds: traditional temples sitting side-by-side with towering skyscrapers and retro-neon lights leading to tranquil Japanese gardens. Being the third-largest ...

Traveling to Kyoto is high on the wishlist for most tourists who come to Japan. The city is home to countless shrines, golden temples, and walls of bamboo forest and hidden gems amidst the canals.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit during off-peak hours (early morning or late afternoon) to avoid tour groups. Try both Mount Monju (View Land) and Mount Kasamatsu viewpoints; each offers a distinct ...

Japan recently opened its borders for tourists without a visa, which means if you’ve had a trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, or just Japan in general on your bucket list, now is the time to start planning.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Consider a short boat ride around the bay (many local operators run 10- to 15- minute cruises) so you can photograph the funaya (boathouses) from the water. Sunset is an ...

With the heat well behind us and the season’s plethora of food, cultural, and sports events finally kicking into gear, autumn is an undeniably great time to be in Japan. Here we’ve picked out some of ...

A lot of the things I’ve loved most throughout my life come from Japan. I’ve been playing Pokémon, Mario, and other Japanese video games since I was a kid during the Super Nintendo and Game Boy Color ...