I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara.

All you need to know about the latest forecast plus sakura events and illuminations in Osaka, Kyoto and other Kansai cities ...

A cornerstone of Japanese culture, onsen runs the gamut—but these experiences take hot-spring soaks to a whole new level.

The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) is offering exciting programs and invaluable music experiences in its upcoming 2026-27 season, starting in April.

As any visitor to Japan knows, it’s hard not to fall in love with convenience-store culture there with its always stocked ...

It’s that time of year we’ve all been waiting for – the 2026 Japan cherry blossom season. According to this year’s cherry blossom forecast, it looks like the sakura in Osaka will be blooming slightly ...

Noted Japan author Pico Iyer says casino resorts like MGM Osaka may not be embraced by the Japanese people themselves.

Multiple accommodations in Toyooka City, a growing tourism destination in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture, have recently taken initiatives to provide meals for visitors with special diets including vegan, ...