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Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds
The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.
February 26, 2026 11:09 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Trending News
How Affordable Is Japan for U.S. Travelers Right Now, Really?
From hotel upgrades to first-class bullet train rides and multicourse meals, now is the time for U.S. travelers to splurge in Japan, while the yen is the weakest it has been in more than three decades.
June 3, 2024 01:40 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Cruise
See Japan’s Quieter Side on This Locally Run Cruise
A recently launched Japanese cruise line is offering a more culturally immersive way to explore lesser-visited corners of Japan.
May 29, 2026 01:19 PM
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Shayla Martin
History + Culture
This L.A. Neighborhood Transports You to Japan—No Flight Required
There are only only three Japantowns left in the U.S. Head to Los Angeles and you’ll find one of them.
May 1, 2025 02:52 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Winter Sports
The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads
From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.
December 17, 2025 03:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Where to Go in Winter
Winter Is Japan’s Most Underrated Travel Season—6 Reasons That Will Have You Booking Your Trip Immediately
Here are compelling reasons to consider a trip to Japan in the winter.
December 16, 2024 02:38 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Off The Tourist Trail
I’m a Tour Guide in Tokyo. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
Rise with the sun to explore temples, find green spaces in Kyoto and Tokyo, and consider some small towns.
November 19, 2024 01:50 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Hotels
Japan’s Mount Fuji Has a New Luxury Hotel With Private Hot Springs and Michelin-Worthy Dining
Gora Kadan, one of Japan’s most respected ryokans, opens its second property, bringing its revered hospitality to a stunning new location near Mount Fuji.
July 18, 2025 11:41 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Art + Culture
The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet
The most exciting place to see art installations in Japan is not where you’d think.
November 6, 2025 03:23 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Where to Go in Spring
15 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Across the United States
You don’t need to fly to Japan to see these legendary pink flowers.
March 10, 2026 01:37 PM
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Alina Polishuk
Ocean Cruises
6 Best Japan Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
Drawn to Japan’s natural marvels or curious about its culture and cuisine? Whether you want to sail in luxury or with a locally owned boutique ship, there’s a perfect Japan cruise for you.
June 17, 2024 07:00 PM
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Fran Golden
History + Culture
You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan’s Best Matcha
Here is where you can find the crème de la crème of the superfood.
August 14, 2024 05:15 PM
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Alex Schechter
Destination Spotlight
8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan
Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.
June 2, 2023 05:19 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Stay Here Next
At this New Hotel in Osaka, Michelin-Starred Dining Meets Japanese Hospitality
At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.
January 31, 2025 04:29 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Hotels We Love
You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.
April 11, 2025 04:58 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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