Japan is famous for doing things efficiently, if not downright bureaucratically, so it is a little surprising how inefficient booking a private guide can be. Travelers often end up juggling emails, ...

Learn exactly how to order food in Japan with no English menu. Master essential phrases, foolproof ordering strategies, and a ...

Spring in Japan unveils more than just the blooming sakura, with cultural traditions and plenty of things to do that make any journey memorable.

Aomori Prefecture is Japan’s top apple producer. In 2021, farmers harvested nearly 420,000 tons of the fruit, equal to 60% of Japan’s annual production. Aomori’s climate, with its cool summers and ...

For many non-Japanese, especially newcomers to Japan, many of the customs and traditions of New Year may seem hard to understand. New Year or oshogatsu is the most important holiday period in Japan ...

According to blogger Kuma, Japan may be the best country in the world for van life. Mr. kuma cites 'safety', 'free parking and clean public toilets', 'diversity of nature', 'delicious food and cheap ...