Some significant changes are coming for tourists to Japan this year, which could make vacations to the country a lot pricier.

Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train) network is made up of a number of different lines, but often when international travelers talk about taking “the shinkansen” they’re referring to the Tokaido ...

Beyond Japan’s popular Golden Route, relaxing hot springs, snow-capped peaks, and rare wildlife await visitors looking for a ...

Japan is one of the most popular international destinations right now. In April 2025, Japan welcomed a record-breaking 3.9 million international visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism ...

Want to save money on your trip to Japan? Follow these expert tips.

A new airline incentive is offering several free flights across Japan for foreigners. But over tourism in places like Mount Fuji (pictured) has been leading to trouble. AP Konnichi-wow. As hot ...

WHEN you picture Japan, what comes to mind? Ultra-modern cities drenched in neon lights? Steam rising from a bowl of soul-warming ramen? Maybe it’s the stillness of a Zen garden, or the ...

My boyfriend and I made a few mistakes on our first trip to Japan, which lasted 10 days. We chose the wrong month to travel in terms of weather and brought too much luggage. Ultimately, I should've ...

Summer is one of the busiest travel times of the year, but some people who have upcoming itineraries in Japan may be rethinking their plans. The reason: a Japanese comic book, or manga, that warns of ...

Japan’s government is cutting passport fees in a bid to incentivize overseas travel, which has yet to recover from the ...