Japan welcomed the most visitors in history in 2024, as the country’s weak currency fuelled a tourism boom that drew 36.8 million people to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.

Whether you're travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto to see centuries of history with your own eyes or heading north to Hokkaido for ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

Spread the loveIntroduction Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is a city steeped in history and tradition. Known for its ...

Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and Zuishin-in temple from April 22 to May 14; Chion-in temple’s Ohojo and Kohojo guesthouses from April 27 to May 14; Konkai Komyoji temple from April 28 to May 7; ...

Togakushi Shrine comprises five distinct shrine buildings: Okusha, Chusha, Kuzuryusha, Hokosha and Hinomikosha. Each shrine honors different deities from Japan’s Shinto sect. Visitors often trek ...

A weekly ranking of the most popular songs in Japan combining physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, YouTube and GYAO! video views and karaoke data, compiled by Billboard Japan.