If you're planning a trip to Japan, consider some of these tips to ensure you have a delicious, streamlined dining experience ...

Japanese, especially newcomers to Japan, many of the customs and traditions of New Year may seem hard to understand. New Year or oshogatsu is the most important holiday period in Japan for families ...

If Japan is on your bucket list, you’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the most fascinating destinations in the world, but before you hop on that flight, it helps to brush up on a few key Japan ...

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 ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, know that the process is a commitment. We’ve gone all over the world and back again, even traveling full-time for two years with our young children. Even so, ...

By following these rules and preparing in advance, your first trip to Japan can be less about navigating hurdles and more about soaking in the magic of Japan.

On my first morning in Tokyo, a barista in a café near Ueno Station served my coffee with a big smile and two short bows. The cashier was just as kind and patient, though I do not speak Japanese.

Ten years ago, Japanese whisky distillers didn’t anticipate the explosive demand that is taking place today for their sublime whiskies. Aged spirits such as Suntory’s Yamazaki 18-year-old single malt ...

This is the eighth installment of my Japan travelogue. Read my first impressions here, my visit to Odaiba here, my visit to Akihabara here, my last day in Tokyo here, my first day in Kyoto here, my ...

Adrian Shepherd is a British productivity consultant who's lived and worked in Japan for the past 24 years. Over that time he's picked up productivity and stress-management habits that have made all ...