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?
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Worried about finding cost-effective family accommodation in Tokyo? You should be, as Tokyo’s hotel rooms are …
So you think you don’t need cash when you come to Tokyo? Think again: if Tokyo were the city from Blade Runner …
Nasu is a picturesque town located about two and a half hours northeast of Tokyo that makes for a perfect weekend …
Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.
Get tips for safer winter travel, based on our experience on the road.
All you need to know about the hotly debated Go To Travel campaign.
People are being asked to reconsider their plans to visit family & friends in mid-August.
The Japanese government is planning to popularize work-vacations to help the tourism industry recover.
Head northeast for all things affordably awesome.
See a rundown of Japan's key LCC players.
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
All the info you need to plan your island escape.
An easy weekend escape for cheapos in Tokyo.
How can a cheapo enjoy a Christmas dinner in Tokyo without spending a fortune at a hotel? A guide to the KFC phenomenon …
Five suggested routes for super cheapo getaways using the Seishun 18 rail pass.
Five holiday getaways that are a breeze with the discount Seishun 18 rail ticket.
Celebrate Buddha's birthday at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.
Osechi ryori refers to cuisine traditionally eaten during the New Year. As osechi ryori can be expensive, this is a …
Christmas is often called the Valentine’s Day of Japan, and like any couples’ holiday, it all boils down to a …
White Day in Japan can get expensive - three times more expensive than Valentine's Day in fact. Here are some …