I’ve been visiting Japan for almost a decade and recommending it to my clients for even longer. Every time, somewhere between ...

Kyushu offers many hidden gems, from food to cultural activities.

I spent years visiting Japan and now live here as a local resident. I've seen tourists make big mistakes before and during ...

Japan is one of the most popular international destinations right now. In April 2025, Japan welcomed a record-breaking 3.9 million international visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism ...

Through early 2026, All Nippon Airways (ANA) wants travelers to take advantage of its domestic network of over 40 Japanese destinations. The Japanese carrier announced that starting November 24, ...

National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Japan. Photograph by Robert Harding Picture Library, Nat Geo Image ...

Torii gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan. As exhilarating as a spin on Japan’s famous bullet train might be, whizzing past Mount Fuji and other parts of the countryside, another way to ...

As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual touristy hotspots. I’ve been on Travel + Leisure’s A-list as a top Japan specialist for more than 10 years, ...

Japan is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel destinations, and as interest continues to grow, so do travel costs. Still, visiting Japan on a budget remains possible with savvy planning.

With most countries having some sort of system to warn citizens about the safety or danger of traveling to foreign nations, the one that is most commonly used ranks locations according to four tiers.