A luxury travel planner explains why demand for this long-dreamed-of destination has surged—and what travelers should know ...

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed raising the International Tourist Tax, commonly referred to as the “Sayonara tax,” ...

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

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...

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 ...

It wasn’t all that long ago that traveling to Japan was still seen as expensive, inconvenient, and sort of an esoteric desire. As a result, foreign tourists tended to fall into one of two categories: ...

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

Adventure travel is a way to experience a new place on a deeper level, going beyond the usual tourist sights to the local culture and nature through memorable, exciting activities. No destination is ...

JTB has forecasted that the number of Japanese travelers in 2026 is expected to reduce by 2.0% year on year to 323 million in ...

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

Duty-free sales at Japan’s leading department store operators fell sharply in December, highlighting how prolonged ...

Chinese outbound travel is rebounding strongly overall, but Japan has dropped sharply in popularity due to recent political ...