Veteran tour guide Itsuo Okada examines a canister used for storing matcha tea in Kyoto. It's been just a year since Japan reopened its borders to international travel after the pandemic. But tourism ...

Beyond cherry blossoms, Japan blooms year-round with sunflower fields, hydrangea shrines, lotus ponds and dreamy flower ...

I've seen a lot of travel advice focused on Japan's "unspoken rules" and expected etiquette. Living in Japan showed me that everyday life is more relaxed than the internet suggests. Respect matters, ...

If you only see Tokyo here, you’re missing out. From Hiroshima to Hokkaido, these top cities and adventure outposts beyond the capital will open your eyes to the rest of must-see Japan. But you can’t ...