The Japan Bus Pass: Does Road Beat Rail?
It's cheaper than the JR Pass, and not just available to tourists.
It's cheaper than the JR Pass, and not just available to tourists.
This discount pass is available to foreign residents and tourists alike. See what you can do with it.
From hot springs and museums to shrines and pirate ships, here's our DIY guide.
Absolutely everything you need to know about seeing a doctor in Japan.
Meander along Japan's "golden route" — exploring Nagano, Kanazawa and more.
Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo.
How to get from the plane to your accommodation.
Take a ride to experience the best of the season.
Full guide to taking the bullet train, buses, and low-cost flights.
Find out what's happening in Tokyo throughout the year — and when to go.
When is the best time to book hotels, buy tickets to Ghibli Park, and sort out everything else?
See a bunch of Japan's most famous sights in just 3 days.
The next Grand Sumo Tournament is less than a month away — have you booked?
From award-winning ramen to Japanese sweets, street food — and beyond.
Bullet train, bus, or something else? See how the different transport options stack up.
How to get around the steep new fees.
Tickets & seat reservations, speeds & special passes.
Filled with shrines, temples, and natural wonders, there may be no better place for a break!
The cheapest, fastest & easiest transport options.
Save some yen, while still getting a good night's sleep.
Where to see the city skyline — and sunsets.