Three spots in Japan will make your transition back to travel an educational one
With COVID-19 vaccinations ramping up, some people may be ready to leave their neighborhoods and go traveling again. Three spots in particular are good if you're into history.
Hopping on a plane? Make sure you have everything in order first.
Changing border restrictions and unreliable flight schedules make international travel more complicated than ever. Take it from these people who have recently returned to Japan.
New frontier: The future of tourism in Japan
Japan’s travel industry has introduced new ways of attracting visitors amid COVID-19, but will any of these initiatives stick?
Breaking down Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
One outcome of the pandemic has been renewed interest in domestic travel. Here’s how to take advantage of the Go To campaign, plus tips to stay safe.
After a long ride, will anyone save this Tokyo carousel?
More than 110 years after its creation in Germany, the future of Toshimaen's El Dorado merry-go-round now seems uncertain.
Meet the Japanese omotenashi consultant selling what money can't buy
Travel has become about priceless experiences, and Luxurique goes the extra mile to fulfill requests, often involving hidden gems not on local radars.
Why local communities are important to the future of Japan's ailing tourism industry
Why do people visit destinations if not to experience local flavor, and who suffers the adverse consequences of tourism but those who live there?
Japanese researcher fulfills dream as a 'winterover' at South Pole
Yuya Makino is spending the six-month winter season hunting for neutrinos in Antarctica.
The facility hopes to offer an escape from the realities of life amid the coronavirus pandemic.
What better way to beat the stay-at-home summer blues by experiencing the luxury of a hotel breakfast minus the hotel stay at The Tokyo Station Hotel’s sunlit guest lounge, The Atrium, until Aug. 31. The plan is limited to 10 people per day (¥5,380 per ...
Coronavirus international travel restrictions may have scuttled many a summer vacation plan, but there has never been a better time to embark on a domestic adventure and support local businesses. The Hokkaido town of Niseko, most famed for its snow-capped peaks and popularity as ...
Summer in Niseko has it all, with mild temperatures and low humidity, breathtaking scenery, amazing produce, activities at every turn and outstanding self-contained accommodations. The latter are ideal for family vacations, romantic sojourns, golf trips or spacious and solo workcations alike. Reaching the Niseko area, more ...
