Visiting a cat cafe in Japan is a bucket list item for many tourists, but the animal cruelty that goes on behind closed doors ...

Planning a weekend getaway from central Tokyo? Here's why Minakami should be at the top of your list, no matter the season.

Moving in Japan has a reputation for draining your cash. Even after you find a new apartment and hand over the dreaded key ...

Looking for a Shimoda day trip? Here’s the quick pitch: a no-fuss, high-reward day trip to Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture with pretty stops, good coffee and seafood that actually lives up to the hype. If ...

Japan is safe, but not risk-free. From mountain rescues to drug laws and shady bars, here are the most dangerous things you can do in Japan. By most measures, Japan is a very safe country. Japan has a ...

We know you're not trying to be a bad tourist, but everyone occasionally breaks one of these unspoken rules in Japan. Japan is famous for its unspoken social norms. While locals have had these drilled ...

Don't let the heat get you down. If you're looking for something new to try this year, here are ten Japanese summer traditions. Summer in Japan starts with a few weeks of rain right after Golden Week.

Japan is known for being one of the safest and most welcoming countries for travelers, with clean streets, fast and reliable trains and plenty of must-see sights that will last a lifetime. Most ...

Japan’s rainy season (梅雨, tsuyu), often regarded as humid and depressing, particularly in June, conjures images of soggy shoes and drizzly days. People who go out during these months experience a ...

Rainy season or tsuyu is a month filled with battling mold and drying clothes indoors. Here's how to survive the rainy season in Japan. Use your aircon’s dehumidifying mode. Japanese apartments, ...

Bowing is a big deal in Japan. It shows respect, gratitude, apology, or just good manners—and yes, there are rules. While you might think going for the deepest bow possible shows extra respect, that’s ...

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...