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 ...

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 ...

We have put together a Japan travel guide to assist you in planning your vacation to Japan. In this best places in Japan travel guide we show you the top attractions. This Japan travel video goes ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Hokkaido is often considered by the Japanese to be the country’s last frontier. Unlike Japan’s other islands, it is a place of expansive vistas and untouched wilderness. While it’s the second largest ...