The best places to go in Japan for you might very well be different from someone else’s top places to visit in Japan. That’s why it’s essential to focus on the best places to visit in Japan that most align with what you want to see, do, experience, eat, feel and remember about your trip to Japan.

Kyushu, with its volcanic scenery, rich history, great food and warm hospitality, offers a type of travel through Japan that many visitors never experience. That’s why we encourage our clients to add Kyushu to your Japan itineraries.

The izakaya is, at its essence, a Japanese pub. It’s where locals unwind after a long day, where friends gather for casual meals – and where you can experience Japan’s eating and drinking culture overlapping firsthand.

For honeymooners, Tokyo presents the opportunity to craft a truly unique start to married life. Drawn by the allure of a city that never sleeps and never ceases to surprise? A Tokyo honeymoon will create lasting memories and might even just blow your mind!

Can you use credit cards in Japan? Or do you need to carry cash? Yes to both. We'll explain why that's the case, in a nation with a deep-rooted preference for cash but undergoing change in the way that goods & services are paid for.

They say that Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. But just how safe is it? Enter the adage about how it's possible to leave your camera on the street in Tokyo & be able to recover it at the local police station. 

In this final installment of our Japanese coffee trilogy, we're diving into the deep end of the specialty coffee pool -- from Tokyo's hidden coffee gems to surprising finds in smaller cities.

Day trips from Tokyo offer a wide array of local experiences and spectacular scenery; viewpoints and leisure activities in the shadow of Mt Fuji; to temples, shrines & natural beauty everywhere.

Don't mistake laid-back for boring. Nagoya's got plenty going on, from its delicious comfort food to a thriving arts community. A trip to Nagoya rewards the curious traveler.

In this Mt. Fuji tour guide from Japan Travel Pros, we’ll give you the real deal on how & when to see Mt. Fuji, what to do if you don’t, plus some solid ideas for day trips and overnights in the area.

A top-notch Japan tour agency will help you uncover hidden gems, navigate cultural nuances and create memories that linger long after you've returned home.

Most Japanese people are happy that you’re visiting, and most Japanese businesses will accommodate you to the best of their ability – often going above and beyond. But every now & then, a restaurant might deny you service. Why?

Social media is filled with praise for konbini as Japanese culinary treasures. But are they truly a food paradise, or is the konbini craze just content-creator-driven travel hype?

From department store take-away meals and regional ekiben, to Osaka neighborhood fare and Fukuoka yatai, there are plenty of ways to enjoy casual, extremely tasty food “from the street” (and sometimes on it) in Japan.

Your taste buds will thank you, your Instagram feed will explode & you'll come back from your Japan honeymoon with stories that'll make your friends say, "You did "whaaaat?!"

Break the ice! In this Japanese lesson, you'll learn 3 important words to start an interaction.

Tours in japan offer a gateway to explore this fascinating country without the stress of managing every detail yourself. We break it all down, from packaged tours to self-guided itineraries.

Not just for business anymore, plenty of travelers on self-guided tours of Japan these days are checking out Osaka, staying longer and experiencing more of what it has to offer.

In Japan, service is included. It’s expected. Not providing the expected standard of service in Japan would be shameful for a business, whether that’s a restaurant, hotel or shop.

Japan is a unique destination for luxury travel. Unlike luxury properties & experiences in some destinations, for example, luxury in Japan is often characterized by its subtlety, an understated attention to detail.