Everything about modern and traditional Japan with emphasis on travel and living related information.

Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and …

Explore Japan with this interactive Google Map featuring attractions, accommodations, and travel information for various destinations across the country.

Japan Event Calendar for October 2025: national holidays, events, festivals.

Which seasons are good for traveling in Japan? What is the best time to travel to Japan?

Basics about tour packages and organized tours for foreign travelers in Japan and a list of operators offering tours in Japan.

The Basics about Overtourism in Japan Within the past ten years, visitor numbers to Japan exploded from under 10 million to over 30 million per year. While greatly contributing to the …

A list of Japanese national holidays and other annual events.

Arashiyama (嵐山) is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its …

Yokohama (横浜) is Japan's second largest city with a population of over three million. Yokohama is located less than half an hour south of Tokyo by train and is the capital of Kanagawa …