Japan Travel Articles

 
Discover an Unexpected Side of Japan in Okinawa
Discover an Unexpected Side of Japan in Okinawa Travelers often visit the big attractions of mainland Japan and bypass Okinawa completely. Mary Richardson offers five reasons to visit this southern remote island.
Around the World in 7 Lesser-Known Islands
Around the World in 7 Lesser-Known Islands In an age when anyone can go anywhere on whatever budget, and ‘travel secrets’ and off-the-beaten-track destinations are a thing of the past, there are still water-surrounded corners of the world which you’ve probably never heard of or know very little about. Denise Pulis takes you for a spin around the world with 7 little-known islands.
11 Ways to Save Big on a Trip to Japan
11 Ways to Save Big on a Trip to Japan Has anyone ever told you that Japan is too expensive for budgeting travelers? This is a myth that Denise Tench attempts to bust with her insider tips on how to keep it cheap.
10 Places You Should Celebrate New Year’s At Least Once
10 Places You Should Celebrate New Year’s At Least Once Are you on the road and away from family this year for New Year's Eve? Have no fear as Adam Seper is here with 10 great places around the world to ring in the New Year.
7 Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the World
7 Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the World Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Katja Grathwohl tells you where else in the world you can find these celebrations of German music, food, culture, and beer.
World Travel Through Literature: 8 Authors Who Take You Places
World Travel Through Literature: 8 Authors Who Take You Places If you are short of time and money but still ache to travel the world, take a trip to your nearest bookshop instead and travel with these 8 authors and their inspiring novels about places and journeys.
Kyoto and Kitcho
Kyoto and Kitcho Language barriers, train times and traveling difficulties all conspire to keep five Americans from having the dinner of a lifetime at Kitcho, a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto.
World Cup Host Countries: 1930-2010
World Cup Host Countries: 1930-2010 The World Cup may be about sports, but it's also a chance to join BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel for a virtual tour of all the countries that have played host to this historic tournament since its inception back in 1930, including memorable moments from each year.
Traveling in Japan in Winter
Traveling in Japan in Winter Japan is seasonal. Fiona Canning suggests you go in winter to escape the crowds of westerners on organised tours and witness the everyday rituals that make the country so exciting.
Gods, Devils, and Geisha – Setsubun (Japanese Spring Ritual) in Kyoto
Gods, Devils, and Geisha – Setsubun (Japanese Spring Ritual) in Kyoto Setsubun is a Japanese Spring Ritual where Japanese drive out bad luck in the form of devils from their homes by tossing beans. Here is Setsubun as done in the old capital of Kyoto.