Sitting in the Japanese Alps outside the city of Nagano, Hakuba Valley has become a global ski destination known for consistent snow and a fun atmosphere. The influx of foreign visitors, however, has ...

Japan still dazzles, but crowds, fees, stricter rules and local fatigue are making the dream of effortless authenticity fray ...

I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara.

It is currently the top travel destination for American tourists, with US-Japan flight bookings for spring 2026 skyrocketing.

Japan is one of the most popular international destinations right now. In April 2025, Japan welcomed a record-breaking 3.9 million international visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism ...

Some municipalities have already introduced such systems in response to a surge in the number of inbound visitors to Japan.

International tourism to Japan has exploded in recent years, and while the official figure for 2024 is yet to be released it is now certain to be a new record in excess of the 31.9 million who visited ...

Japan’s inbound tourism numbers returned to growth in February, as an increase from other regions made up for a continued slump in Chinese tourists.

Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing ...

Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2% in February from a year earlier, official data showed on Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.

Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 per cent in February from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, as the ...