You might think no trip to Japan is complete without visiting the famous Shibuya Crossing, Nara's deer-dotted park, or ...

The recent dramatic plunge in the Japanese yen has transformed Japan into a prime destination for budget-conscious American tourists. With the yen reaching 160 to the dollar before stabilizing around ...

Japan is an island country in East Asia that is a hub for pop culture and significant history. The destination has diverse offerings for tourists since some areas are bustling with locals while others ...

Whether you want to see the cherry blossoms or avoid the crowds, here's when to plan your next trip to Japan. Suppose you're interested in shrine-hopping in Kyoto, seeing the cherry blossoms in bloom ...

The JTB Group (formerly Japanese Tourist Board) projects more than 33 million people will visit Japan this year, up 131% since last year. Japan is hot right now, and not just because of rising ...

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Koke-dera (Saihō-ji) Temple in Kyoto is also known as the “Moss Temple” because it is home to approximately 120 different varieties of moss. Priest Miso Soseki is credited for creating Koke-dera’s ...

Japan has become a popular cruise destination with searches for cruises to Japan increasing significantly in the past year. Numerous cruise lines offer itineraries in Japan, including Princess Cruises ...

The tree-lined Omotesandod neighborhood of Tokyo—known as the Champs-Elysees of Tokyo—is a hub for luxury fashion, upscale shops, and trendy cafes. Photograph by David Guttenfelder, Nat Geo Image ...

From ninja museums to hallowed samurai battlefields, here are the best sites to dive into epic Japan via the hit FX/Hulu series. Shōgun hit its stride right out of the gate when its first two episodes ...