Japan is in a bit of a dormant season right now as far as travel is concerned. With the New Year’s vacation season over and the weather at its coldest, most people aren’t looking to do any extensive ...

Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden at an ancient Zen temple; a cloud-like trail of cherry blossoms floating ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

Experience the Shinkansen, Japan's renowned bullet train, offering one of the fastest travel experiences across the country.

The author, a frequent contributor to the Herald and a world traveler, recently went on a 24-day tour of Japan and South ...

Goway is expanding its Japan travel offerings by adding Kyushu and Shizuoka to its destinations, aiming to meet growing ...

Between cherry blossom travel, relaxed visa rules, cultural tourism and Instagram-worthy cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan ...

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A park pond here is home to a brand-new version of monstrous local mascot Gajiro the kappa (a creature of Japanese folklore), ...

On your next visit to Japan, skip Tokyo and Kyoto in favor of the less touristy region of Hokuriku, where ancient craft and ...

I think I speak for all menstruating travelers when I say that there is nothing more frustrating than getting your period ...