Tourists come to Japan to experience the rich history and culture. Japan, slightly smaller geographically than California, boasts a much wider array of activities and attractions than most countries ...

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Jizo Statues. For enthusiastic globetrotters yearning to delve further into the marvels of Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has revealed an enchanting compilation of ...

My wife and I couldn't wait to get back to the hushed omakase restaurants of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But would our young kids love the country and its food as much as we do? Matt Goulding is a writer ...

Having travelled to to over 35 countries, I’ve grown accustomed to brusque airport security checks and rushed interactions. So, imagine my surprise when at Osaka airport, after removing my shoes for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 2024 marked the 90th anniversary of Japan’s national parks—first established to satisfy a growing domestic interest, and stimulate ...

Cruising Japan offers a perspective most travellers miss when moving through the country by train. Seen from the water, the geography feels more coherent: the islands form a long arc, where major port ...

Motion sickness prevented me from achieving my childhood dream of becoming the world’s first astronaut-ballerina-veterinarian. However, I rediscovered my passion for the stars after watching the 2012 ...

Uncover the wonders of Japan and South Korea on a 12-night cruise. From the simplest pleasures of a tea ceremony to the excitement of sumo spectating, this voyage aboard Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, ...

Studio of Tawaraya Sôtatsu, “Boats upon Waves” (17th C.) with the reflection of Nawa Kohei;s “PixCell-Deer #24” (2011) (all photos by author for Hyperallergic unless otherwise noted) I always consider ...