From Our Staff 2023 Travel Highlights Staff highlights of a year of researching, reporting and traveling across Japan December 25, 2023
Sponsored Story Tourist- and wallet-friendly guided tours from Shinjuku Tour guide services by Tokyo Volunteer Guides December 14, 2023
Travel News Japan’s new tallest building opens in Tokyo Azabudai Hills opened on November 24, 2023 November 24, 2023
Sponsored Story 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
Sponsored Story Cherry blossom spots in and around Nagoya Plan your visit for spring 2024 November 12, 2023
Sponsored Story The beauty of Bizen ware Discovering an ancient pottery tradition on a 3-day trip to Okayama Prefecture November 4, 2023
Travel News Preview of the Japan Mobility Show Automotive show running from Oct 28 till Nov 5 October 26, 2023
Sponsored Story Sake brewery hopping in Kobe How to experience the sake breweries in the Nadagogo district October 20, 2023
Travel News Toranomon Hills completed in central Tokyo Complex of four skyscrapers fully opened on October 6 October 16, 2023
Sponsored Story Autumn tours with Akita dogs in northern Japan Explore Akita with Akita dogs October 11, 2023
Travel News Alternatives to the Japan Rail Pass Options after the pass’ massive price increase October 3, 2023
Advertiser content Musashi Japan - Crafting Elegance and Sustainability in the heart of Asakusa October 1, 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
Chotto Zeitaku Japan Hokusai art and chestnuts in Obuse Quaint town 30 minutes from Nagano and the Snow Monkeys August 7, 2023
Featured Story 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
Travel News Twelve years after the tsunami Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast June 25, 2023
Travel News Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo opened June 16 A preview of the facility before it officially opened June 15, 2023
Wild Japan From Mount Jinba to Mount Takao Four summits in one challenging full-day hike from Tokyo June 1, 2023
Featured Story The Spirit of Hiroshima - a 3-day trip Sea views, sake and spirituality on a trip to Hiroshima Prefecture May 22, 2023
Travel News What’s new in Kyushu Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years May 8, 2023
Sponsored Story Sightseeing and sake in Kobe An overnight trip staying at the Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel April 3, 2023
Sponsored Story 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
Featured Story Wellness, culture and vegan cuisine in Hitoyoshi A two-day trip in Kyushu’s valley of the crescent moon March 14, 2023
Chotto Zeitaku Japan Art island in Osaka Art, heritage and culture on Nakanoshima Island March 9, 2023
Travel News Haruka airport trains to stop at Osaka Station from March 18 New underground platforms open at Osaka Station March 2, 2023
Sponsored Story Culture tour through shopping in Osaka A 1-day walking tour of Namba February 26, 2023
Featured Story In the footsteps of samurai warlords A 3-day trip to Gifu Prefecture February 22, 2023
Sponsored Story Tokyo offers free online travel consultation A free online service provided by the Tokyo Tourist Information Center February 14, 2023
Travel News Haneda Airport Garden opens after Corona delays A new complex serving international passengers at Haneda terminal 3 February 10, 2023
Sponsored Story 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
Advertiser content From Kansai to Kochi: The No-Car Needed Guide to the Heart of Shikoku January 29, 2023
Featured Story Upopoy - the best place to experience Ainu culture A visit to Japan’s northernmost national museum January 25, 2023
Advertiser content A Journey through Japanese Baseball History: The Hanshin Koshien Stadium Museum January 21, 2023
Travel News What’s new around Osaka and Kyoto Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years January 9, 2023
Advertiser content Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and Its Cultural Landscape A fortuitous mine blessed by its history of volcanic activity January 5, 2023