Tokyo is the greatest city on Earth: here's 101 ideas to make the most of your time here. (Abroad in Japan)
I'm staying at Excel Hotel Tokyu Haneda, which has the Superior Cockpit Room. (Solo Travel Japan)
A special fireworks display was held at the Osaka Expo site at the start of this month, with a highly concentrated performance of more than 10,000 fireworks launched in rapid succession in about 5 minutes, creating a dramatic visual impact.
The scene early in the morning in Nagano was striking: dozens of people with cameras lined sidewalks, riverbanks, and even grassy fields, all intent on capturing a moment they would never see again. More than 100 fans had gathered to witness the final run of the Cassiopeia sleeper train.
What's on this autumn in Japan, including events, exhibitions, new shops and updates on attractions. (Cakes with Faces)
A ranking has been released evaluating the attractiveness of cities across Japan, based on 87 indicators across six categories including economy, lifestyle, and transportation.
Japan's tourism sector is on a remarkable upswing, with international visitors returning to the country in droves. In the first half of 2025 alone, over 18 million tourists arrived, signaling a resurgence after the challenges of the pandemic.
The number of foreign tourists visiting Kyoto reached a record 10.88 million last year, marking an all-time high. As inbound travel continues to grow, so too does demand for accommodations.