I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but ...

Filipinos may be familiar with Hakone as a sardines brand, but this town in Japan is a lesser-known tourist destination close ...

Tokyo continued to be a magnet for people in 2024, with a net influx of around 80,000 nearing the pre-pandemic 2019 level and ...

Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

A 3·2 km, one-station western extension of the Chūō metro Line in Osaka from Cosmosquare to Yumeshima opened on January 19.

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

My trip included exploring the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, with day trips to nearby destinations such as Nikko, Mount Fuji, Nara, and Himeji. It also included visits to Hiroshima ...

SINGAPORE – A record-breaking 691,100 Singaporeans visited Japan in 2024, said the Japan National Tourism Organisation’s (JNTO) Singapore Office on Jan 15. This marked a jump of 16.9 per cent from ...

In November, after three months of interviews, I lost out on a job and decided it was time for a travel break. I set out on a three-and-a-half-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable ...

From Tokyo to Osaka and Fukuoka, major metropolises already ... and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing the famous Mount Fuji. This appeared to work, with preliminary figures showing ...

Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.