Visiting Tokyo for the first time can feel like stepping into the future and the past at once. This vast, ever-shifting metropolis is all about contrasts: centuries-old shrines tucked beside glass ...

From spring sakura to snow monkeys, this guide breaks down the best time of year to visit Japan with tips on weather, ...

Kristen E. Pope is a Wyoming-based freelance writer and editor specializing in outdoor adventure, science, conservation, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications including National Geographic ...

On our most recent trip to Japan, we realized something pretty quickly: some of the best parts of the country aren’t easily reached by train or bus. Don’t get me wrong—Japan’s public transport is ...

Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation for complex, manners-driven culture, visitors can sometimes feel ...