This spring, Japan’s sakura season aligns with a rare currency dip, turning a bucket-list trip into a budget-friendly reality ...

Yes, we just broke down everything you need to know about the latest travel trends so you can save up time, get booking, and explore mindfully ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season is a notoriously popular time for tourists to visit and often sees prices spike. But 2026 might ...

Far from the neon lights of Tokyo, temples and shrines of Kyoto and the Osaka street food scene is Okinawa, Japan’s ...

The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka ...

About our expert Danielle Demetriou Danielle swapped London for Tokyo in 2007. Since then, she has explored Japan thoroughly – from snowy Hokkaido to subtropical Okinawa and countless places in ...

A retro revival, ‘ticket travel’, indigenous firsts — these are among the key trends and developments set to influence the year ahead. In 2026, visitors will be able to stay overnight in the heart of ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

Japan’s first sakura forecast for 2026 is here—revealing when Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are expected to turn pink and how early travellers should start planning their spring trip. It may still be winter ...

If you’ve ever returned from a holiday and felt like you needed another break to recover, you might be interested in a slow travel experience for your next trip. Many people feel the need to rush ...

KYOTO, JAPAN: In this Kyoto travel guide we show you the best things to do in Kyoto. These tourist activities include going to Nishiki Market, Kiyamachi-dori for nightlife, Kyoto Tower, Arishiyama, ...

Whenever I see one of those polls on What’s Most Important, I never pick the economy, immigration, crime or even democracy. I always think climate change. In other words, I should be the prime ...