December 2023

Travel Guide

Travel during New Year

Basics about travel during the holidays

December 6, 2023

November 2023

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Mt. Fuji and Greatest Shogun Tour in Shizuoka

November 28, 2023

Japan’s new tallest building opens in Tokyo

Azabudai Hills opened on November 24, 2023

November 24, 2023

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A local’s guide to the Tama region in western Tokyo

Things to do about an hour from central Tokyo

November 20, 2023

Travel Guide

2023/2024 Winter illuminations

A list of major illumination displays across Japan

November 16, 2023

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Cherry blossom spots in and around Nagoya

Plan your visit for spring 2024

November 12, 2023

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The beauty of Bizen ware

Discovering an ancient pottery tradition on a 3-day trip to Okayama Prefecture

November 4, 2023

October 2023

Preview of the Japan Mobility Show

Automotive show running from Oct 28 till Nov 5

October 26, 2023

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Sake brewery hopping in Kobe

How to experience the sake breweries in the Nadagogo district

October 20, 2023

Toranomon Hills completed in central Tokyo

Complex of four skyscrapers fully opened on October 6

October 16, 2023

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Autumn tours with Akita dogs in northern Japan

Explore Akita with Akita dogs

October 11, 2023

Alternatives to the Japan Rail Pass

Options after the pass’ massive price increase

October 3, 2023

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Musashi Japan - Crafting Elegance and Sustainability in the heart of Asakusa

October 1, 2023

September 2023

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Shibuya in the Breeze: Open-Top Bus Tour Highlights

September 25, 2023

Japan’s hottest outdoor activity reopens

September 20, 2023

Travel Guide

Best castles of Japan

A list of the best feudal castles in Japan

September 14, 2023

Walking the Shin-etsu Trail: Part 1

From Mount Madarao to Wakui Village

September 6, 2023

August 2023

Solo Female Travel

Taking the JR Koumi Line in the Yatsugatake Highlands

A solo day trip visiting a star-shaped fort and a radio observatory by train

August 27, 2023

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Hokusai art and chestnuts in Obuse

Quaint town 30 minutes from Nagano and the Snow Monkeys

August 7, 2023

July 2023

Details for Japan Rail Pass price increase released

July 26, 2023

A Stroll Through Japan

A Stroll Through Tochigi City

July 24, 2023

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A first timer’s 3-day tour of Iwate

Scenic spots, hot springs and local traditions two hours from Tokyo

July 14, 2023

Far-Flung Japan

Far Flung: Jogashima Island

A wild and rugged island close to Tokyo known for its tuna

July 6, 2023

June 2023

Twelve years after the tsunami

Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast

June 25, 2023

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo opened June 16

A preview of the facility before it officially opened

June 15, 2023

Travel Guide

Try our new interactive map for regional rail passes

June 9, 2023

From Mount Jinba to Mount Takao

Four summits in one challenging full-day hike from Tokyo

June 1, 2023

May 2023

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The Spirit of Hiroshima - a 3-day trip

Sea views, sake and spirituality on a trip to Hiroshima Prefecture

May 22, 2023

What’s new in Kyushu

Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years

May 8, 2023

Travel Guide

Top 5 Hiroshima

Our recommended spots to visit

May 1, 2023

April 2023

A visit to Kabukicho Tower, a new skyscraper in Shinjuku

April 25, 2023

Travel Guide

1 day Tokyo on foot

A walking itinerary from Shinjuku to Harajuku

April 10, 2023

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Sightseeing and sake in Kobe

An overnight trip staying at the Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel

April 3, 2023

March 2023

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Using Hankyu Railway to visit Kyoto and Kobe from Osaka

Riding the ‘'paradise’' train between Osaka and Kyoto

March 30, 2023

Solo Female Travel

A solo day trip one hour from Tokyo

Visiting coastal spots in Ibaraki by train and bus

March 24, 2023

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10 places near Mount Fuji

Scenic destinations not far from Tokyo

March 18, 2023

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Wellness, culture and vegan cuisine in Hitoyoshi

A two-day trip in Kyushu’s valley of the crescent moon

March 14, 2023

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Art island in Osaka

Art, heritage and culture on Nakanoshima Island

March 9, 2023

Haruka airport trains to stop at Osaka Station from March 18

New underground platforms open at Osaka Station

March 2, 2023

February 2023

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Culture tour through shopping in Osaka

A 1-day walking tour of Namba

February 26, 2023

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In the footsteps of samurai warlords

A 3-day trip to Gifu Prefecture

February 22, 2023

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Tokyo offers free online travel consultation

A free online service provided by the Tokyo Tourist Information Center

February 14, 2023

Haneda Airport Garden opens after Corona delays

A new complex serving international passengers at Haneda terminal 3

February 10, 2023

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Rice, sake and cuisine in Itoigawa

A one-day trip to Japan’s Jade Coast

February 6, 2023

Travel Report

A visit to the Murakami Haruki Library

Literature meets high-concept design at Tokyo’s Waseda University

February 2, 2023

January 2023

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From Kansai to Kochi: The No-Car Needed Guide to the Heart of Shikoku

January 29, 2023

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Upopoy - the best place to experience Ainu culture

A visit to Japan’s northernmost national museum

January 25, 2023

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A Journey through Japanese Baseball History: The Hanshin Koshien Stadium Museum

January 21, 2023

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Rustic and Traditional Japan in Niigata

3-day trip from Tokyo

January 13, 2023

What’s new around Osaka and Kyoto

Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years

January 9, 2023

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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and Its Cultural Landscape

A fortuitous mine blessed by its history of volcanic activity

January 5, 2023

December 2022

Travel Guide

Travel during New Year

Basics about travel during the holidays

December 25, 2022

Eleven years after the tsunami

Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast

December 18, 2022

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A Travel Pro’s Retreat in Kochi

Discover the beauty and peace of Kochi’s still-relatively untrodden path

December 11, 2022

Travel Guide

2022/2023 Winter illuminations

A list of major illumination displays across Japan

December 7, 2022

November 2022

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10 Spots to Experience Spiritual Wilderness and Exciting Traditions in Gunma Prefecture

November 30, 2022

Travel Guide

Best temples of Japan

A selection of some of the best Buddhist temples in Japan

November 23, 2022

Travel Report

Tokyo on foot - Yanesen

Exploring Tokyo’s neighborhoods on foot

November 16, 2022

What’s new in Nagoya

Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years

November 7, 2022

October 2022

How to enter Japan

Japan finally reopened to international tourism

October 11, 2022

September 2022

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Okutama, Tokyo’s hidden oasis

An overnight trip experiencing the wilderness of western Tokyo

September 29, 2022

Travel Guide

Industrial tourism in Japan

A list of recommended tourist spots related to industry and commerce

September 22, 2022

Travel Guide

Basic introduction to the way of tea

An attempt at explaining the tea ceremony

September 12, 2022

New bullet train line to start operation to Nagasaki

Nishikyushu Shinkansen to open on September 23

September 2, 2022

August 2022

What’s new in Yokohama

Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years

August 23, 2022

Travel Guide

Visiting a market in Japan

A list of public food and fish markets across Japan

August 13, 2022

Travel Guide

Fruit picking in Japan

A guide to enjoying Japanese fruits self-picked

August 5, 2022

July 2022

Travel Guide

Best scenic rides in Japan

A list of rides enjoyed comfortably from trains, boats, ropeways, bicycles and cars

July 25, 2022

Travel Guide

Yokohama in 2022

Virtual visit to some of Yokohama’s iconic attractions

July 15, 2022

June 2022

What’s new in Tokyo

Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years

June 28, 2022

Travel Guide

Kamakura in 2022

Virtual visit to some of Kamakura’s iconic attractions

June 18, 2022

Travel Report

Viewing Mizubasho in Oze National Park

Hiking paradise 150 kilometers north of Tokyo

June 8, 2022

Travel Guide

Basic guide to traditional Japanese sweets

June 4, 2022

May 2022

Travel Guide

Osaka in 2022

Virtual visit to some of Osaka’s iconic attractions

May 25, 2022

Travel Guide

Kyoto in 2022

Virtual visit to some of Kyoto’s iconic attractions

May 22, 2022

Travel Guide

Tokyo in 2022

Virtual visit to some of Tokyo’s iconic attractions

May 15, 2022

Travel Guide

Where to find samurai today?

A list of attractions related to the famous warriors

May 5, 2022

April 2022

7 JR passes that can be used by foreign residents of Japan

Some for a limited time only

April 18, 2022

Japan’s best art triennials are both held this year

Contemporary art meets rural Japan

April 12, 2022

Hyperdia discontinues timetable search

Looking at alternatives to the popular travel planning tool

April 2, 2022

March 2022

Travel Guide

19 popular spices, sauces and pastes

Basic introduction to condiments in Japan

March 28, 2022

Travel Guide

Japan’s best historic townscapes

A list of outstanding historic towns and districts.

March 21, 2022

Travel Guide

What makes up a Japanese garden?

Guide to the elements found in traditional Japanese gardens

March 14, 2022

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4-day trip traversing Kyushu

Highlights in Japan’s southernmost main island

March 7, 2022

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Naturally Relaxing Retreats in World Heritage Okinawa

March 3, 2022

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The best museums in Japan

Our selection of the country’s outstanding museums

March 1, 2022

February 2022

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Walking the Historic Nakasendo Samurai Trail

Along the Kiso Valley from Magome to Tsumago

February 24, 2022

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A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 3)

From the base of Izu to Fuji’s western slopes

February 20, 2022

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Introducing the Digital Hakone Freepass

A daytrip to Hakone from Tokyo

February 17, 2022

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A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 2)

Exploring Izu’s scenic west coast

February 16, 2022

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A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 1)

Viewing Mount Fuji from a multitude of angles

February 12, 2022

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Coastal walking trails along the Sea of Japan

The highlights of the Sanin Kaigan Geopark

February 4, 2022

January 2022

Travel Guide

Best hot springs in Japan

Where to find and how to enjoy onsen

January 30, 2022

Travel Guide

Pickles - the unsung hero of Japanese cuisine

Introduction to the great variety of tsukemono

January 25, 2022

Travel Guide

Basic introduction to Japanese pottery

Guide for travelers to appreciate the prominent craft

January 20, 2022

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A 3-day rural escape from Tokyo

Exploring the remote landscapes of Niigata Prefecture

January 13, 2022

Travel Guide

Where to find snow in Japan

A list of some of the best places to enjoy the white season in Japan

January 8, 2022

Travel Guide

Japan’s favorite winter dish

A basic introduction to the world of Japanese hot pot dishes

January 4, 2022