Planning the Perfect Trip to Japan: A Booking Timeline
When is the best time to book hotels, buy tickets to Ghibli Park, and sort out everything else?
When is the best time to book hotels, buy tickets to Ghibli Park, and sort out everything else?
Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo.
Where to go for street food, music — and lots of sakura.
How to get from the plane to your accommodation.
Get ready for an exuberant new show from the creators of the old Robot Restaurant.
Olympic slopes just a few hours from Tokyo—some of them open till May!
Take a ride to experience the best of the season.
Full guide to taking the bullet train, buses, and low-cost flights.
We cover where and how to purchase Suica cards, digital Suica, Welcome Suica, and Pasmo Passport.
These treats will take you on a culinary adventure all season long.
See which provider offers the best deal.
Welcome spring with cherry blossom festivals, fire-walking rituals, St. Patrick's Day & more!
If there’s one thing people know about Japan, it’s sumo wrestling.
Find out what's happening in Tokyo throughout the year — and when to go.
Maximize your chance of seeing cherry blossoms in Japan with this video.
One for the bucket list.
Chocolate ramen, boat cruises and more.
Parfaits, kakigōri and other sweet treats — all done with a touch of class.
Find out where and when to see the gorgeous "winter cherry blossoms" — blooming now!
Winter's not over yet. You can be on the slopes in under 90 minutes.
If you made a New Year's resolution to go out and explore more of the city, here are 5 events to help you do just that.