Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

But not every ryokan is tailored toward family travelers. It’s important that you pick the right one for your needs, based on ...

Tourists and Japanese locals marvelled at Tokyo's cherry trees on Monday at the peak of the annual blossom season that ...

Japan's Imperial Household Agency will launch its official YouTube channel next month to showcase the activities of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as well as other members of the imperial family.

Cherry blossom festival season is in full swing, and the Washington D.C. event, described on its website as “spring’s biggest ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

The average water level at the Ureshino supply dropped to a record low of 39.6 meters (130 feet) at one point last year, marking a 20% dip compared to the 50-meter (160 feet) level recorded four years ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

The Railway Museum in Saitama, Japan has a popular Miniature Train Driving exhibit that belongs on your bucket list!

It wasn’t that long ago that the concept of “Hiroshima skipping,” which refers to major musical artists skipping over Hiroshima in favor of other regional cities, was drawing lots of attention on the ...

From tipping etiquette to public transit norms, these are the most important things you need to know before visiting Japan.

JR East has released the Welcome Suica Mobile app for overseas visitors to Japan on Thursday, March 6, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: ...