Don’t write an obituary for tourist info offices just yet. In Asia, these centers are thriving – and not just because people ...

Beyond translation and basic questions about how to find the closest public bathroom, Japan’s tourist support centers are also attractions ... what is famous here, maybe visit a store that ...

For people in Japan, cherry blossom season is a time for celebration and contemplation – but for a bunch of foreign bozos, ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

Visitors generally receive a warm welcome, but in some communities that have been pushed to the brink, access to attractions is being limited and tourist taxes applied. Long-term Japan resident ...

In Japan, a dual pricing model could see tourists charged more than locals in an effort to increase revenue and combat ...

Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...