9 Whimsical and Wonderful Train Journeys Through Japan
You can sightsee Japan from its myriad railway journeys.
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Asia’s 10 Most Beautiful Cities on the Water
These waterfront destinations offer incredible scenic views, ancient history, and natural beauty across the continent.
Japan Has Finally Reopened. But There’s A LOT You Need to Know Before Traveling There
After three years of COVID lockdown, Japan has finally reopened its borders to travelers.
After 2 1/2 Years, This Asian Country Is Finally Fully Reopening
Barriers go down in October.
This Might Look Like an Ordinary Cat. But He’s Actually a Japanese Lord
In Japan, a cat named Sanjuro is the lord of a literal castle called Bitchu Matsuyama.
You Can Now Go to Japan (Sort Of)
Here’s what you need to know if you want to travel to Japan right now.
He Built a Temple Complex to Honor His Mother. What Are You Doing for Mother’s Day?
Brunch and a mani/pedi versus a sprawling, sacred temple—take your pick.
Japan Has Its Own Version of Romeo and Juliet—and You Can Visit Their Shrine
Each Valentine’s Day, couples flock to pray at a 1,300-year-old Osaka shrine linked to romantic tragedy, the Japanese equivalent of Shakespeare’s renowned tale of love found and lost.
The Wonderful World of Japan’s Incredible Convenience Stores
In the US, 7-11 offers slushies and sad-looking chicken, but in Japan, convenience stores have just about everything you could want.