Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...

Tokyo is spectacular in winter, but step beyond your comfort zone, and you’ll discover that Japan transforms into a true ...

This offers unbeatable flexibility and allows you to visit lesser-known spots. Japan’s train system is excellent, but many ...

Tokyo is spectacular in winter, but step beyond your comfort zone, and you’ll discover that Japan transforms into a true ...

Tohoku is rebuilding its tourist economy after the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Here’s all the info you need to plan ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).

Kenrokuen Garden is one of Japan’s many gardens that shine in the winter. Japan’s manicured green spaces are more than worth ...

Monkeys, wild boar and deer visit my garden ... Summers are also hot and humid, although the countryside is noticeably cooler than the city. Japan is a great place to live as a foreigner.

Combat overtourism in other parts of Japan by visiting this central region. Here’s everything you should know before your ...

Tohoku is Japan’s lesser-known wonderland of nature and culture. Visit the holy mountain shrines of Dewa Sanzan. Find peace ...