A short distance south of Tokyo, Shizuoka Prefecture is earning a reputation as a luxury destination for those in search of ...

Amid the surge of leisure travelers from the Philippines, the Japanese Embassy has advised Filipinos to apply for a tourist visa at least two months before their planned departure for Japan.

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The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka ...

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Hot springs, or onsens, are everywhere in Japan. Some even come with stunning mountain or seaside views. Then there are the bathhouses, complete with traditional rituals for relaxation and ...

This boom has corresponded with a rise in clashes between locals and foreigners, from monuments and shrines being defaced with graffiti to the decision to cover up views of Mount Fuji after they ...

Visit Japan during this time of year to see the country's cherry blossoms emerge from their winter slumber and bathe the ...

A central Japan city at the foot of Mt. Fuji has lost over a month's worth of winter days per year in the past decade due to global warming, a recent study by a U.S.-based climate research ...

Remember, this isn’t Bukit Bintang – Japanese authorities take their rules seriously. You can still get your perfect Mount Fuji shot; just do it legally and safely. Think of it like visiting your ...