Our reporters set out to escape Tokyo with a modest budget, a direction to go in, and no other plan.
buses
We hop on the open-air mobile restaurant for dinner, drinks, and some of the Tokyo area’s most unique night views.
A special bus takes us to a part of Japan with a special dance, special mountain, and more.
Hop on the bus in downtown Tokyo, wake up in a beautiful historic city in the northernmost prefecture of Honshu.
Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.
Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Transportation bureau wants to collect full fares while still making the ride pleasant for all passengers.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Weekly
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens- Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Monthly
- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
- Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026- Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】- Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
- Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Yearly
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Ichiran releases its first-ever instant ramen!
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
McDonald’s Japan’s new kalbi koshihikari rice burger and its friends only come out after sundown
Five things that keep Japanese people chained to their jobs
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Weirdest plastic model ever – A 1:1-scale Cup Noodle, including the ramen and toppings【Photos】
Why is there a wrestling ring in the Underground Arena fighting bar in Kabukicho?
-
