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Tips from the Publisher: Soak Up the Culture in Japan
Japan's Snow Country offers exhilirating cross-country trails and relaxing hot springs and baths.
Olympics Then and Now: Tokyo, Japan, Summer Olympic Games 1964
Tokyo showed off its post-war successes while using the Games to launch the next phase of its growth.
Go Old School in Japan at Traditional Onsen and Ryokan
Japan is a land of striking contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. Somehow these elements coexist peacefully and gracefully -- nowhere more so than in…
Go Just a Little Farther to Reach Far-Out Japan
Within Japan, where the usual top spots are Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, much of the rest of the nation is less-visited but alive with seemingly secretive and strange cultural activities --…
Far Out Far East: Japan and Thailand at Practical Prices
January 28, 2004 -- Remembering that tourism is as good a diplomatic weapon as any, Japan is rolling out a big "Yokoso!" (Welcome) program to encourage more foreign visitors to come…
Legal Marijuana in Jamaica and Free Wi-Fi in Japan
Getting wifi in Japan and legal marijuana in Jamaica: most would assume these would be slam dunks for tourists.But despite reputations to the contrary, it's near impossible for…
Japanese Airline to Make Jet Look Like "Star Wars" Droid
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) is going to paint one of its Boeing 777 jets to look like the Star Wars character C-3PO. That will make it the fourth Star Wars-themed plane in the…
Best Days in 2017 to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Spring will get here before you know it—and in Japan, that season means cherry blossoms decorating the country in shades of pink and white.Travelers who'd like to see those…
Huge Nature-Themed Light Show Illuminates Winter Nights in Japan
Each winter at Japan's Nagashima Resort in the city of Kuwana, millions of LED lights are used to create ravishing nighttime nature scenes. Held in the gardens of the complex (which…
Hello Kitty Bullet Train to Make Japan Even More Adorable
We're just going to leave this right here.On June 30, 2018, a brand-new bullet shinkansen service will make its debut in Japan: a Hello Kitty train. The Hello Kitty Express, as we're…
In Japan You Can Build Your Own Kit Kat Now
Like compact cars and the band Cheap Trick, Kit Kat candy bars weren't born in Japan, but they sure went big there. The chocolate-covered wafers (a U.K. creation currently owned…
Japan’s “Crying Therapy” Walking Tours Seek Healing Through Sob Stories
If you've been crying more lately due to, oh, everything, tell your concerned friends and family that you're not having a breakdown—you're practicing a Japanese therapy called…
The Visual Guide to Train Tickets and Rail Passes in Japan
A visit to Tokyo may be central to any Japan itinerary, but getting to other Japanese cities, especially on the famous bullet trains, can seem daunting from the outset—there are…
Meeting Japan's Inner Child at the Movies and in a Museum
Immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful world of Japanese anime in Tokyo.
Japan Plans Spa-Themed Amusement Park with Hot-Tub Roller Coaster
If you've ever taken a relaxing soak in a hot spring and said, "Gosh, this is nice, but I wish there were some way to throw in the heart-racing thrills of a roller coaster ride,"…
Tourists Can Take Martial Arts Classes from Local Police in Japan
A novel activity will soon be on offer for English-speaking tourists in Japan: They can take a martial arts class led by local police officers.Starting in March, hourlong…
Touring the Other Japan: Short Trips in the Midwest and Near North
Most visitors to Japan see Tokyo or Kyoto or both, then head back home. But there's a lot more worth investigating, in locations near enough to reach with just a short train ride.
Japan's Ultra-Cheap “Bed-in-a-Box” Hotels Have Resurfaced—in London
Many years ago, when Japan was the world’s leading economy and Japanese businessmen were hard-striving cheapskates anxious to squeeze out any savings, several properties in Tokyo…
Japan Finishes Building a Grand, 600-Mile Trail of its Coastal Treasures
Fewer than 2% of international visitors to Japan venture farther north to the vast, remote, and undeveloped region of Tohoku. That may change soon as word gets out: The final section…
It's Looking Like Japan Won't Let Tourists Into the Country for the Olympics
When you watch the Olympic Games this summer, you're bound to feel many emotions: national pride, awe at the athletic feats, and even gratitude that the Covid-19 situation has improved…
In Japan, I Was Transformed Into a Geisha. You Can Do It, Too
Geisha have fascinated the world with their ethereal blend of beauty and mystique. That porcelain-white face. Those ruby-red lips. The colorful kimono. The jet-black hair. Although the…
People Pods Escape Japan, Spread to Mainland Asia, Europe and the United States
Save some money, but don't forget to duck your head: Japanese capsule hotels are providing budget beds in Malaysia, and New York and London are next.
Canada, Iceland, and Japan are Standouts in a Mostly Sluggish Year for Travel
They call it the "election year curse." For reasons no one can really explain, travel declines slightly during years when the presidency is at stake. Statisticians cite…
With the Japanese Yen Now Selling at an Astonishing Rate of 101 to the U.S. Dollar, Japan Has Once Again Become a Moderately-Priced Travel Destination
Yesterday was the Big Day, the time when the Japanese unit of currency--the Yen--crashed through a longtime psychological barrier and begun trading at just a nano less than…
Turning Japanese in New York City: The Cuisine (and Culture) That’s Sweeping the City
Bagels. Cheesesteak. Massive aged steaks, served by guys with thick Brooklyn accents and possible mafia ties.If you haven’t been to New York City lately, you might think that…