People tend to be pretty divided on winter weather in Japan. Some see it as a welcome alternative to the heat and humidity of summer, while others would choose any amount of profuse sweating over ...

While most travellers head south of Tokyo, those who venture up to the far north of Honshu island will be rewarded with Japan’s trademark scenic trains, samurai castles and local crafts — but fewer ...

This year's cherry blossom forecast calls for an earlier bloom in the North due to above-average temperatures in the spring.

The question my colleagues and I are most often asked is: “what are your favourite hotels?” And the second most often: “what about hotels that are actually affordable?” ...

From samurai to skyscrapers and sushi to shrines, this Asian archipelago is the ultimate destination for families with ...

The arrival of spring in Japan changes the landscape in a way few other natural events can ...

From chicken shoyu to pork tonkotsu, these are the best bowls of ramen in town.

Nikko transforms into a calm, snow‑covered escape in winter, pairing gentle ski slopes with steaming onsen and easy rail ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how to navigate local etiquette.

Actors Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla recently travelled to Japan for a relaxing holiday. On January 6, Rubina shared pictures from her time there with the caption, “Japan made us Live ‘in the ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation ...