The scent of incense mingles with the warm glow of lanterns, casting long shadows on the cobblestones, still warm from the day. As you enter the heart of Kyoto’s geisha culture, you hear laughter ...

Stop by the nearby POJ Studio (Pieces of Japan), for a sublime edit of homewares and a matcha in Maana, the attached boutique ...

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, ...

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In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

In response to the growing challenges of overtourism in Japan, Inside Travel Group and InsideJapan are launching a new ‘under ...

A new Moomin shop has opened in Tokyo’s Ginza district, offering high-end products and traditional merchandise related to the white hippo-like characters of the popular Finnish book series by ...

The best Japanese destination swaps - After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching ...

When traveling in Japan, the first big question most people ask themselves is whether they want to stay in a modern hotel or a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. However, there’s another type of ...

Sensoji, the city’s oldest Buddhist temple, is one of the best free attractions in Tokyo - ©Craig Pershouse/Craig Pershouse ...