The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

We’ve spent 5 weeks traveling around Japan in the spring and fall seasons, and during both trips we made sure to visit Nara ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

What makes it stand out is how easily you can get to places like Kyoto and Nara ... Osaka sits on the lower floors of JP Tower Osaka. It’s part of Japan Post’s “KITTE” brand of shopping complexes, ...

Travel by train from Takayama to Kyoto via Nagoya (3.5 hours). It’s an option to add this Nagoya itinerary to ... options are to stay in Nara for the night or take the JR Yamatoji Line Regional Rapid ...

A waterway connecting Kyoto and Osaka Bay, long closed for flood control, reopened Sunday as Japanese transport authorities began operating a lock on the Yodo River. The water route between the major ...

As one of Japan’s largest and most vibrant cities, trying to design an Osaka itinerary can be a challenge ... Osaka is a good base from which to travel to Kyoto, Nara city and Kobe. Plus, it’s a ...

Numerous cruise lines offer itineraries in Japan ... Japanese cities like Tokyo and Osaka have seen increased interest in recent months, even for spring break. Visiting by cruise ship offers ...

Royal Caribbean has announced new cruises in Asia in 2026-2027 that include new itineraries they ... in Asia including Tokyo, Osaka, Mount Fuji, Okinawa, Nagoya and Hakodate in Japan; Busan ...

Both visual and textural perfection, the dish is part of a course at Liaison, a Michelin-starred establishment in Osaka, and served up by chef Yuji Tsuji, who was working his second to last night ...

Nestled in the city of Suzuka, about a two-hour train ride from Nagoya, Suzuka Forest Garden is a serene escape from Japan’s bustling urban centers. The garden is home to around 200 plum trees, many ...