Celebrate Ocean Day in Japan with 12 hidden beaches boasting crystal-clear water. Find how to get there, maps and safety tips ...

Planning group travel to Japan? Learn why tiny restaurants and crowded trains make it difficult, plus expert tips to make ...

From killers to just creepers, here are five bugs you might encounter this summer in Japan and ways to avoid them.

Learn how to get a student visa in Japan without a JLPT certificate, who qualifies and which language schools accept alternative assessments. Wondering how to get a student visa in Japan without the ...

If you are a fan of anime, coming to Tokyo is an obvious choice. From eight-story high anime shops in Akihabara to countless museums and manga cafes, Japan’s capital celebrates its art form at every ...

How many of Japan’s 26 UNESCO World Heritage sites have you visited? While places like Himeji Castle, Itsukushima Shrine and Mount Fuji draw huge crowds, others remain surprisingly under the radar.

If you’ve ever walked through Kabukicho, Roppongi or Shinsaibashi at night, you’ve probably had an encounter with bar touts in Japan. Someone suddenly appears beside you offering cheap drinks, a ...

Explore San’in Kaigan National Park, where coastline, fishing villages, hot springs and food culture fall into rhythm with Japan's coastline. Japan is often introduced through Tokyo, Osaka and ...

Japan’s tax system is logical on paper, but easy to get wrong in practice—especially if you have side income, overseas assets or have recently moved. Common tax mistakes in Japan tend to show up right ...

Wondering how to meet men in Japan? From apps and meetups to avoiding the wrong guys, here’s how foreign women find dating opportunities. Trying to figure out how to meet men in Japan can feel like a ...

Expect higher visa fees to enter Japan in 2026, plus a bigger departure tax and JESTA pre-screening coming in 2028. If you’re looking for Japan visa fees in 2026, here’s the short version: costs are ...