AFR’s Japan correspondent rode a brand-new Shimanami Kaido cycleway linking seven small islands in the inland sea. Then, last ...

From toy-train sushi to character-spotting in Tokyo, Jade Conroy discovered one of the easiest places in Asia to visit with ...

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 ...

Travelers to Japan, from and through Japan are getting some big news today: Anyone can now travel to Japan, without a visa. And that's effective today. It's been slow going — or no going — to Japan ...

A konbini egg sandwich at 3 a.m. shouldn't qualify as a formative culinary experience, but in Tokyo, it does. The 7-Eleven version costs about $2, arrives in packaging engineered to keep the bread ...

From subtropical islands to northern coasts, a quest for rare sightings becomes a meditation on memory, effort and ...

Adventure travel is a way to experience a new place on a deeper level, going beyond the usual tourist sights to the local culture and nature through memorable, exciting activities. No destination is ...

Japan is moving to charge visitors more than residents across a range of tourist sites, with formal guidelines to publish by ...

The escalating spat has already seen Beijing advise Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan and hit Tokyo stocks. “Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid as much as possible squares where ...

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After a recent trip to Japan, here are the packing mistakes I avoided and the essentials I brought instead. From comfortable ...

Dreaming of Japan but worried about the cost? With smart planning, you can enjoy its rich culture, delicious food, and iconic sights without breaking the bank. From scoring affordable flights to ...