Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

Japan’s biggest island is home to so many of the country’s popular highlights that the classic tour has become known as Japan ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

Veteran tour guide Itsuo Okada examines a canister used for storing matcha tea in Kyoto. It's been just a year since Japan reopened its borders to international travel after the pandemic. But tourism ...

Jizo Statues. For enthusiastic globetrotters yearning to delve further into the marvels of Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has revealed an enchanting compilation of ...

Japan's tourism has exploded in recent years, with a record 36.8 million visitors in 2024. The weak yen has drawn visitors to Japan, which is already experiencing overtourism impacts. Experts say ...

Japan has joined Singapore, South Korea and Bhutan in tightening travel rules, introducing new security checks, taxes and ...

Chinese visitors are crucial to Japan's tourism economy, generating about 20% of tourism revenue, and ongoing declines could cost Japan up to $7.7 billion. Despite fewer Chinese tourists, overall ...

China has urged domestic travel agencies to reduce the number of tourists traveling to Japan by 40% amid rising tensions ...

Japan’s tourism sector is bracing for a rough holiday season amid a diplomatic row with China over a remark Japanese PM Sanae ...

In October, a tourist from Spain was attacked by a bear in the Gifu Prefecture. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...