Cherry Blossoms 2019

Kitakami: Full Bloom

How to use trains

Beginner's guide to riding trains in Japan with new video

2019 Golden Week: 10 consecutive holidays

Starting April 27, this year's Golden Week will be exceptionally long.

Ramen trip in Yokohama

Exploring Yokohama's ramen culture and popular attractions.

15 tips for first-time travelers to Japan

Advice to help you get the most out of your first trip to Japan

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Moominvalley Park opens near Tokyo

Checking out the newly opened Nordic theme park

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Things to know before you depart

Find the best mode of transport for your trip

Choose the right places to stay overnight

Itinerary ideas

Inspiration for creating your own trip plan

Let somebody do the planning for you

How to avoid cultural mistakes

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Snow Destinations

Cherry Blossoms

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A walk back in time in Kawagoe

Traditional architecture, storied temples and bustling alleys just outside Tokyo

Mito Plum Blossom Report

Plum blossom viewing in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture

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Kiso Valley: a 3-day side trip from Nagoya

Traveling through the breathtaking Kiso Valley as a side trip from Nagoya

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Travel along the coast of Shizuoka

A girl’s guide to Shizuoka and Hamamatsu

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Narita Air and Bus

Taking the overnight bus to Matsushima and Sendai