Even so, planning a trip to Japan sometimes felt like a Herculean task. There are so many moving parts, rules and barriers that it was easy to be overwhelmed at times. After putting together what I’d ...

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

Japanese locals have revealed their biggest pet peeves when it comes to the behavior of travelers following a tourism tsunami that has challenged the nation. From geisha being harassed to arguments in ...

Tsunami waves of up to 1.3m have hit areas of Japan’s Pacific coast following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in eastern Russia. Almost one million residents were told to evacuate coastal areas ...

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We've teamed up with legendary travel company Abercrombie & Kent to offer Curated Escapes, a collection of specialized trips custom-designed for our readers. Take off on a nine-day, small-group trip ...