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Floating Hotels Drift into France and Japan
Looks like floating hotels could become the latest trend in travel. The hip Hôtel Off Paris Seine is already bobbing in that river near the Pont Charles de Gaulle. And now an…
Hotel Asia Center of Japan (Asia Kaikan)
A great location in central Tokyo, a Japanese restaurant popular with area office workers for its ¥1,500 lunch (including a salad bar and choice of main entree), and reasonable rates…
The North in Two Weeks in Japan
Tohoku and Hokkaido are usually ignored by travelers. Though it's true that the country's most significant historic treasures lie in the southern regions, Northern Japan, where the…
How to Save Money on a Japanese Vacation: Tips from the Author of 'Frommer's Japan'
The interview that follows is the second part of a conversation between Pauline Frommer and Frommer's Japan author David McElhinney, a recent guest on the Frommer's Travel Show…
Japan's Shizuoka: Mount Fuji From the Other Side
Tokyo to Hakone to Kyoto is such a popular itinerary for first-time travelers to Japan that it’s often called the “Golden Route.” It covers the modern vibrancy of Tokyo, the historic…
Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco
A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to residents eager for Japanese restaurants and groceries, Nihon-machi (its Japanese name) is on the verge of big change.
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Japan
The government introduces easier systems for planning trips around the country, Narita Airport and Tokyo break ground on a new rail link, Hilton adds a hotel in the chilly north, and…
Get the latest travel information for destinations across the country.
The land of the Rising Sun continues to change in exciting ways. Travelers have new possibilities for getting to and around the country. Restaurant openings provide travelers with more…
Known for its traditional ways, Japan is reinventing itself with incredible speed. See what's new in the Land of Rising Sun.
#1 in #2: Japan Opens First Toilet Museum
I don't know if you've ever sat on one of those futuristic Japanese toilets, but they will change your life. In North America and Europe, toilets plug into the plumbing, but in…
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square (Zenkoku Dentoteki Kogeihina)
Established to promote the country’s artisans, this beautiful shop is a great introduction to both traditional and contemporary Japanese design, with explanations in English about the…
The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters (Kyukaigun Shireigo)
This is where the Japanese Navy, under Rear Admiral Ota, took its last stand in the Battle of Okinawa. A system of underground tunnels stretching 450m (1,475 ft.) and built by…
Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum (Nihon Minkaen)
You can easily spend a half-day or longer at this very large architectural museum, which features about 25 traditional houses and other historic buildings from Japan's rural …
The Best Castles, Palaces & Historic Homes in Japan
Tamozawa Imperial Villa (Nikko): Comprised of a 1632 villa and an 1899 expansion, this 106-room villa was the home of a prince who later became emperor. You can learn about traditional…
The Best Destinations for Serious Shoppers in Japan
For Everything: Japanese department stores are microcosms of practically everything Japan produces, from the food halls in the basement to the departments selling clothing,…
The Undiscovered Delights of Japan's Ise-Shima National Park
Most visitors to Japan have Tokyo and Kyoto on their itineraries, as well they should. But just a short detour from that well-traveled route is Ise-Shima National Park , easily reached…
Orient Your Attention to the East with These Japanipackages
August 4, 2003 -- The tourism industry in Japan seems to have awakened after a year-long snooze, devising bargains galore for foreign visitors. Even staid old Japan Air Lines is doing…
September's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Japan!
Frommers.com and Japan National Tourist Organization are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Japan! Register now to win this vacation!
Strange Japanese Ferris Wheel Reopening After Nearly a Decade
It sure doesn't look like it, but the structure pictured above is actually a Ferris wheel. The oblong oddity adorns the Don Quijote discount shopping center along the Dotonbori River…
Kid-Friendly Ninja Museum Opens at Historic Japanese Castle
A new museum in Japan shines a light on the shadowy history of ninjas, and, via kid-friendly interactive exhibits, gives visitors a chance to hone their own ninja skills. Opening April…
Meow! It's Japan's New Covid-Fighting Kitty Cat Mascot
Japan is putting the cat in catastrophe with its new pandemic mascot, a coronavirus-combatting kitty named Koronon. On most days, the mascot can be spotted in busy parts of Tokyo such…
Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
n February of 1942, President Roosevelt issued an executive order that forced 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes, businesses, and communities out of fear that they could be…
National Museum of Japanese History (Kokuritsu Rekishi Minzoku Hakubutsukan)
This museum is in the middle of practically nowhere tourists are likely to be, which is a shame because it pretty much tells you everything you could ever care to know about…
Irish National Stud with Japanese Gardens & St. Fiachra's Garden
Many of Ireland's fastest horses have been bred on the grounds of this famous stud farm. Horse lovers and racing fans will be in heaven, walking around the expansive grounds and…