Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

KYOTO--Cultural properties rarely seen by the public are now on show as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings campaign.

It would be foolish to go all the way to Japan and miss out on Tokyo ...

The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

Filipinos may be familiar with Hakone as a sardines brand, but this town in Japan is a lesser-known tourist destination close ...

Shikkoku,” which uses the character for “lacquer” and means “jet black,” is the perfect word to describe the deep and ...

In Japan, the word for sourness is suppai. Since ancient times, people in Japan have preserved foods through fermentation.

Chef’s Table by Katsuhito Inoue is a hidden gem within The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. Unveiled in October 2024, the newly ...

‘Don’t worry about swimwear, you have to be naked for the Onsen hot spring’. And with that, my ‘off the beaten track’ tour ...