On my first trip to Japan, I visited three rural villages: Oshio, Shirakawa-go, and Nachi-Katsuura. These turned into the ...

After traveling around Japan for nearly a year, I've loved visiting Miyajima, Sapporo, and Hakone over tourist hot spots like ...

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 ...

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Japan has become a popular cruise destination with searches for cruises to Japan increasing significantly in the past year. Numerous cruise lines offer itineraries in Japan, including Princess Cruises ...

Japan's spectacular Tambo art transforms ordinary rice fields into giant living murals using coloured rice plants. Discover ...

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Spring and fall offer the most affordable flights to Japan, with fares from major U.S. cities starting under $800. To get the best flight deals, avoid peak travel times and activate price alerts for ...

We compared highly rated travel insurance plans for Japan vacations based on overall value, emergency medical coverage, medical evacuation benefits and travel protections. The plans below received ...