Celebrate Ocean Day in Japan with 12 hidden beaches boasting crystal-clear water. Find how to get there, maps and safety tips ...

Planning group travel to Japan? Learn why tiny restaurants and crowded trains make it difficult, plus expert tips to make ...

Are you hungry enough to try these crazy food challenges in Japan? Can you consume 10 kilograms of curry rice? 100 Dumplings in an hour? From conveyor belt sushi to regional takes on ramen, Japanese ...

Japan’s southern island, Okinawa, almost feels like an extra character in The Karate Kid and its spin-off Netflix series, Cobra Kai. Mr. Miyagi’s love of the islands, the lore of its ancient fighting ...

Looking for the best moving companies in Japan? This guide compares prices, services and English support to help you find the right mover. Moving in Japan can get expensive—and fast. Between booking a ...

Tokyo celebrates summer in July with fireworks, lantern festivals, flower fields and festival food. Wear a yukata and enjoy some of the city’s best events. From traditional matsuri to modern summer ...

Traditional creatures, classic fairy tales and so much more inspire the iconic studio’s films. Here are seven examples of influences from Japanese culture and folklore. Studio Ghibli and its most ...

Numazu Port has capitalized on this access, establishing the world’s only aquarium dedicated to deep-sea creatures. This made it perfect for a day trip with my family, especially for one of my twins ...

Enjoy genre-jumping with this popular author who has written across science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, children’s fiction, young adult, fantasy, crime, thriller and horror One of the draws ...

Green Co-op specializes in connecting consumers with producers. From meats, fish and produce to cosmetic goods and daily necessities, this non-profit organization values sustainable eating. One of the ...

Many people don’t know or even think about inheritance laws until they are affected by them. They differ by country, and understanding inheritance laws in your native country can be challenging enough ...

Let’s be real—life in Japan often means cramming everything you own into what feels like a generously sized closet or hotel room. That’s why more and more people turn to self-storage options in Japan ...