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Best of Japan: 2 Dreamy Days in Atami

Ocean sunsets, private hot springs, geisha performances — and much more.

Why You Can’t Miss "The Show" at Kanda Myojin Shrine

An all-female cast performs one of the best things we've seen in years.

Japanese New Year: Traditions and Celebrations in Tokyo

Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.

Full Guide to Seeing Sumo in Tokyo

The next Grand Sumo Tournament is less than a month away — have you booked?

Sustainable Travel: Rediscover the Old Ways in Nagahama

Take a trip to Nagahama, a city on the shores of Lake Biwa in the Kansai region, to experience traditions that have lasted centuries.

Shinjuku's Samurai Museum: Explore 800 Years of Evolution

One for the history buffs—and everyone else too.

Samurai Police and River Canoeing: Reasons to Explore Tama

Experience Japanese history and nature just 90 minutes from central Tokyo.

We Tried It: Morning Sumo Practice Tour

Here's a good reason to get up early.

12 Tokyo Walking Tours to Join

Put your best foot forward this fall.

Party Like an Edokko: Tokyo Festivals in May 2019

Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.

Tokyo Ryokan: Experience Japanese Hospitality Without Leaving Town

These traditional Japanese inns are right in the heart of some of Tokyo’s most historic neighborhoods, making them a perfect base of operations for your stay.

How to Get the Morning Sumo Practice Experience

A nice little hack.