Start your day with fresh-brewed coffee, fill the afternoon with sightseeing, and end it with delicious sake.
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From elegant gardens to stoic shrines and museums of fine art, Tokyo is full of places to stimulate the mind, soothe the soul, and please the senses.
Mysterious posters draw concerned comments about the insensitive mentality of their anonymous creators.
Travelers have been visiting Beppu for its natural baths for years, but now the onsen is coming to them instead.
People in Japan responded to the remark with a heartwarming hashtag that immediately went viral, showing support for the Tohoku region.
Muscles, hot springs and stunning scenery combine to create some memorable slow motion bathing experiences.
Beat the crowds and skip the tourist traps with this guide to the little-known gems in the region.
The well-known duo take us on a spectacular journey to some of Japan’s most famous sites, complete with some gorgeous Sailor Moon cosplay.
The unusual machine with the sweet folded paper designs is warming people’s hearts around Japan.
Come with us as we take you through some of the interesting things you can discover inside one of the country’s most historic stations and the busiest train station in the world.
The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever.
It’s all in the name of Japanese culture and tradition.
The jagged cliffs of Tojinbo was often visited by those seeking death, now it is visited by those seeking Girafarig.
Enjoy the best of the cherry blossom viewing season with this list of the top spots to see sakura around the country.
Set to go into service next year carrying passengers from downtown Kyoto to Buddhist mountain temples.
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Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
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