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Every destination has its landmarks. What makes a journey memorable are the people you meet, the traditions you uncover, and the moments that rarely appear on an itinerary. Explore local stories, cultural insights, seasonal inspirations, and the details that reveal Japan beyond the surface.
Explore locals
Every destination has its landmarks. What makes a journey memorable are the people you meet, the traditions you uncover, and the moments that rarely appear on an itinerary. Explore local stories, cultural insights, seasonal inspirations, and the details that reveal Japan beyond the surface.
Explore locals
Every destination has its landmarks. What makes a journey memorable are the people you meet, the traditions you uncover, and the moments that rarely appear on an itinerary. Explore local stories, cultural insights, seasonal inspirations, and the details that reveal Japan beyond the surface.
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Japan Travel Guides, Local Stories & Inspiration
Trending
Japan Travel Guides, Local Stories & Inspiration
Art & Culture
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Seasonal
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Oct 30, 2026
Patty Liao
Eight winter illuminations across Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo and Kobe, with dates, timing tips and how to fit each into your trip.
Art & Culture
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Seasonal
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Oct 30, 2026
Patty Liao
Eight winter illuminations across Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo and Kobe, with dates, timing tips and how to fit each into your trip.
Art & Culture
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Seasonal
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Oct 30, 2026
Patty Liao
Eight winter illuminations across Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo and Kobe, with dates, timing tips and how to fit each into your trip.
Artisan Stories
The Art Behind Japan
Discover Japan’s finest craftsmanship through workshops, local culture, and artisan stories.
Destination
Explore Japan by Destination
Destination
Explore Japan by Destination
Destination
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Art & Culture
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Adventure & Nature
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Seasonal
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Kyoto Autumn Leaves: 10 Best Spots for Fall Colors and When to Go
Ten places to catch Kyoto's autumn leaves, from temple valleys to quiet mountain villages, with 2026 timing, crowd tips and how to get around.
Destination
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Art & Culture
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Adventure & Nature
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Seasonal
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Kyoto Autumn Leaves: 10 Best Spots for Fall Colors and When to Go
Ten places to catch Kyoto's autumn leaves, from temple valleys to quiet mountain villages, with 2026 timing, crowd tips and how to get around.
Food & Dining
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Destination
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People
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The Toyosu Tuna Auction: A Morning With Tokyo's Fastest Voice
Tokyo's tuna auction moved to Toyosu in 2018. Here's how to watch it, and where to have sushi afterward.
Food & Dining
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Destination
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People
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The Toyosu Tuna Auction: A Morning With Tokyo's Fastest Voice
Tokyo's tuna auction moved to Toyosu in 2018. Here's how to watch it, and where to have sushi afterward.
Food & Dining
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Destination
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A Culinary Journey Through Osaka's Dōtonbori
Osaka's canal-side food district, from takoyaki to kushikatsu, and the one rule every kushikatsu counter enforces.
Food & Dining
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Destination
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A Culinary Journey Through Osaka's Dōtonbori
Osaka's canal-side food district, from takoyaki to kushikatsu, and the one rule every kushikatsu counter enforces.
Destination
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Art & Culture
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Adventure & Nature
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Seasonal
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Kyoto Autumn Leaves: 10 Best Spots for Fall Colors and When to Go
Ten places to catch Kyoto's autumn leaves, from temple valleys to quiet mountain villages, with 2026 timing, crowd tips and how to get around.
Food & Dining
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Destination
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People
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The Toyosu Tuna Auction: A Morning With Tokyo's Fastest Voice
Tokyo's tuna auction moved to Toyosu in 2018. Here's how to watch it, and where to have sushi afterward.
Hotel / Ryokan
Stay at Japan’s Finest Ryokan & Hotels
Hotel / Ryokan
Stay at Japan’s Finest Ryokan & Hotels
People
Meet the People Behind Japan
People
Meet the People Behind Japan
Adventure & Nature
Explore Japan’s Great Outdoors
Adventure & Nature
Explore Japan’s Great Outdoors
Kyoto Autumn Leaves: 10 Best Spots for Fall Colors and When to Go
Into the Mountains: Walking the Nakasendō Between Magome and Tsumago
Winter Wonderland: A Journey Through Hokkaido's Snowscapes
The Crimson Turn: Autumn Leaves in the Japanese Alps
Kyoto Alone: A Practical Guide to Solo Travel in the Old Capital
Art & culture
Where Art Meets Tradition
Art & culture
Where Art Meets Tradition
Food & Dining
Discover Japan Through Food
Food & Dining
