Popular Japanese Cities Made Fodor’s 2025 ‘No List’ – But This Is a Great Alternative
Kyushu proves a perfect wellness escape.
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11 Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan
Essential tips for travelers headed to Japan for the first time.
Small Japanese Village Forced to Station Guards as Tourists Overrun City
Earlier this month, a woman was hit by a train in the port city of Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. According to her husband, she was taking a picture of a location featured in the 2015 Chinese movie Cities of Love. Large amounts of tourists have started descending on the small city and it’s become a concern … Continued
Here’s How to Navigate Japan With Kids
After 15 years away, we returned to Japan–this time with a child in tow.
This Japanese Town Has Only One Resident (and a Cat)
About 300 miles outside Tokyo rests a quaint village where only one resident and a cat lives.
This Is Where Tokyoites Go to Escape Crippling Anxiety
A relentless work ethic and year-on-year tourism surge have now reached a boiling point in Tokyo.
These Japanese Towns Are a Must Visit for Pokémon Fans
These Japanese towns look remarkably similar to the video game regions Pokémon fans know and love.
The Surprising Way to See Fewer Tourists in Japan
Areas with smaller ports don’t see many tourists.
Celibacy, Calories, and Culture: Inside the Fascinating World of Sumo Wrestling
Do you know your dohyo from your heya?
I Traveled to Japan to Train With Samurai
What I learned training with a 16th-generation Samurai.