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The booking system for long-distance ferries in Japan is defined by a strict two-month rolling window. Tickets typically...

Of all the regions for motorcycling in Japan, Hokkaido must come top of the list. It is known...

Autumn is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding times to visit Japan. While the spring cherry blossom season...

Staying connected in Tokyo has evolved significantly over the last decade, transitioning from a complicated process of physical...

The journey from the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto is the most traversed...

The arrival of the cherry blossoms (sakura) is Japan’s most anticipated natural event, marking a cultural and psychological...

While there many types of restaurants in Japan (e.g. those that specialise in grilled meat, others in soba,...

Japan—and the regions around Tokyo in particular—have quite a number of different types of accommodation, from Western hotels...

One of the most persistent myths about Japan is that it remains a prohibitively expensive destination. This reputation...

There are six major tournaments called honbasho held in Japan annually—one on each odd-numbered month—taking place over a...

Tokyo International Airport—more commonly known as Haneda Airport—is 15km from Tokyo Station in Ota Ward. It has facilities...

As a general rule of thumb, staying at one of the mountain huts currently costs between ¥12,000 and...