Japan is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel destinations, and as interest continues to grow, so do travel costs. Still, visiting Japan on a budget remains possible with savvy planning.

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, know that the process is a commitment. We’ve gone all over the world and back again, even traveling full-time for two years with our young children. Even so, ...

Japan is one of the most popular international destinations right now. In April 2025, Japan welcomed a record-breaking 3.9 million international visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism ...

This take on Japan’s most popular itinerary celebrates quieter corners as well as big hitters, delivering a quintessential taste of the country — from shrines to matcha tea, volcanic peaks to rich ...

It’s show time. Up heaves the sail, a concertina of heavy canvas pulled taut against the creaking wooden mast. It gulps the breeze that’s whisking cotton puffs of cloud out to sea. Black butterflies, ...

Japanese locals have revealed their biggest pet peeves when it comes to the behavior of travelers following a tourism tsunami that has challenged the nation. From geisha being harassed to arguments in ...

My boyfriend and I made a few mistakes on our first trip to Japan, which lasted 10 days. We chose the wrong month to travel in terms of weather and brought too much luggage. Ultimately, I should've ...