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

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi ...

Planning a sakura trip? Japan’s 2026 cherry blossom forecast reveals bloom and full-flower dates across major cities.

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 ...

By Anton Bridge TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The ongoing diplomatic rift between Japan and China has had a muted impact on ...

The Japanese government is considering charging visiting foreigners a fee of about 2,000 yen ($13) to 3,000 yen for a planned ...

November, the Chinese government called on its citizens to avoid visiting Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tokyo, Japan, presents a different view at every turn. It's one of the world's main economic centers and its most populous agglomeration. The business of Tokyo is business, but you can still find ...

At the end of every year in Japan, various traditions are dusted off and trotted out, traditions calculated to ensure that the coming year is a good one. One of those traditions is to complete a ...

For the best sights of stunning sakura, bookmark this guide to the Japan cherry blossom season for 2026 to know the bloom ...

China has urged domestic travel agencies to reduce the number of Japan-bound tourists by 40 percent, industry sources said Thursday, amid a Beijing-Tokyo row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ...