Japan Articles

Tokyo in Winter: Plenty To Do and Smaller Crowds

Most travelers want to visit Tokyo in the spring or fall, but writer Christina Nellemann found that visiting the metropolis in winter is cheaper, empty of tourists and a great time to experience a Japanese onsen and heated toilet seats.

Five UNESCO Castles on One Small Island: Okinawa, Japan

If it’s World Heritage Sites you’re into and want to rack up a score in a hurry, visit the island of Okinawa, you can add five to your score in a weekend.

Hitchhiking in Japan: It’s Almost Too Easy

Though hitchhiking is virtually unheard of in Japan, Trevor Mogg was keen to stick his thumb out to see what happened….

Fuji Rock Festival: A Fun Little, Big Town – Niigata, Japan

The Fuji Rock Festival is one of the biggest outdoor events in Japan, but it’s not even close to Mt. Fuji, as Rashaad Jorden reports here.

A Year with a Camera in Okinawa, Japan

Michael Lynch captured a different iconic image of Okinawa each month for a year, and here is the collection.

Just an Onsen – Matsuyama, Japan

As storied as Dogo Onsen’s history is, it’s still an onsen.

Close Quarters In Osaka – One night in a capsule hotel

Rex Crum spends as much time exploring a Japanese capsule hotel as he does sleeping in its close quarters

Visiting Japan Without Knowing any Japanese

Japan is fascinating, but it can sound intimidating to visit without knowing anyone there. Marseille Markham expains how simple and rewarding it can be if you know how to approach things.

8 Movies that Inspire Travel

Get the popcorn ready and join Robin Locker for this look at 8 films that’ll either make you want to travel or make you feel like you already did!

6 Wacky World Festivals

If you’re bored with the usual holidays and festivals in your neck of the woods, why not follow Cherrye Moore to check out six of the strangest celebrations you’ll ever witness?