From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

Japan is one of the world's hottest new travel destinations - but do you know the differences between Tokyo vs Kyoto?

When it comes to famous cities in Japan, Tokyo and Osaka are the first that come to mind. For first-time travelers to Japan, they will likely choose to visit one of these two cities. But which one ...

As one of the world’s most vibrant and important cities, Tokyo, Japan offers many different reasons to visit. Between mesmerizing sights, an incredibly vibrant culture, and delicious food, seeing ...

Tokyo deals in specifics, not generalities. This isn't a city that reveals itself in sweeping panoramas but in momentary glimpses: the businessman who carries a Hello Kitty handkerchief, the ancient ...

In 1946, anthropologist Ruth Benedict published The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture. The American government had tapped her as a researcher during World War II to help better ...

Encounter whales (and whale sharks, too) in quiet, relaxing destinations like the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the ice caps and Baja ...

Using a guidebook published more than 20 years ago, a writer searches out the bars and restaurants that express the city’s traditional eating and drinking culture. By Tom Downey Upon landing in Tokyo ...

Encounter whales (and whale sharks, too) in quiet, relaxing destinations like the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the ice caps and Baja ...

An underground maze and city unto itself in Marunouchi business district, Tokyo Station is a major gateway for travelers arriving and departing the city. More than 3,000 trains come through the ...

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