The answer to what makes Niseko's snow so amazing lies in its climate. Niseko is in the north of Japan and has two seas on ...

In a country known for its deep respect for tradition, order, cleanliness, and efficiency, here are three common missteps ...

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

In response to the growing challenges of overtourism, InsideJapan Tours has introduced a new “under-tourism” initiative. | ...

Rapidus inaugurated its first semiconductor fabrication facility, IIM-1, in Chitose City, Hokkaido, marking a pivotal step in ...

A research team in Japan has issued a warning of a potential megaquake that could occur off the country's northern coast. Trench off Hokkaido contains energy that could trigger a 9.0 earthquake ...

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Japan Railways Group has a number of special rail passes to make train travel cheaper, easier, and by extension, more fun, but one of the most popular, the Seishun 18 Ticket, underwent a number of ...

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to all individuals leaving Japan by air or sea, including both foreign ...

Hokkaido Airports GM aviation business development Keikou Venske, speaking at Routes Asia 2025, stated (26-Mar-2025) Hokkaido Airports needs to focus on summer travel to grow its international ...

A konbini (a Japanese convenience store) is nothing like the corner stores you’re used to. These stores serve up full meals, ...