The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
The cheapest, fastest & easiest transport options.
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 in the month of February.
Where all the cool kids go in winter. And us cheapos, too.
Start the new year with these festive events and ward off the winter-weather blues.
Find out how to get to all that famous powder snow up north.
Add this easy trip to your travel list.
A guide to must-visit onsen towns—the perfect winter getaways to stay warm in the chilly weather.
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
Ski down snowy slopes, soak in hot springs, and enjoy the quiet traditions of New Year.
How many of these Tokyo illuminations can you see before winter ends?
If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
Finish 2022 with these five not-to-be-missed events filled with fun and festivity!
Where to go and the best months to score the biggest discounts.
Experience steam and snow in northern Nagano, easily accessible from Tokyo.
Lots of winter deals to be had. And don't forget to pick up a fukubukuro or "lucky bag"—filled with last year's inventory at a bargain.
It's not easy finding secondhand ski and snowboard gear in Tokyo, but with a little work, you can snag some great deals! Here's where to look.
Get tips for safer winter travel, based on our experience on the road.
Follow our road-trip itinerary for travel ideas. With info on camper van rentals, plus tips for driving in icy conditions.
You could be on the slopes in under 90 minutes.
See hydrangeas in spring, hills of baby blue eyes in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and bright-red camellias in winter.
Don’t spend your Japanese winter cooped up inside, rug up and get out there!
10 ski resorts just a few hours away from Tokyo.
How Christmas developed into a secular "holiday" for couples and why KFC chicken became the holiday meal of choice.