Travel
Fashionably Fukuoka
A shopaholic's guide to the city
What To Do in Winter in Okinawa
The ultimate cure for the winter blues
Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of attractions
Exploring Aso Kumamoto
Life on the edge of the Earth
Japan’s Autumn Foliage Guide 2026
Plus what to wear, when to go, and when to arrive
A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan
Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community
Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces
Escape the tourist mobs at former imperial villas
The Fukushima Diamond Route
A cut above the rest
Hiking Mount Fuji
It’s not all about getting to the top
Kanazawa Travel Guide: A Taste of Old Japan
Kyoto’s charms without the hordes of tourists
Endemic Species That Only Exist on Specific Japanese Islands
From the ancient Amami rabbit to the flightless Okinawa rail, Japan's remote southern islands have quietly produced some of the world's rarest wildlife
Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima
An island where the winds of history still whisper through the mountains, the seas and the swords.
Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know
Japan's tourism crackdown comes with real fines. Here's what to know before visiting
Japan’s Weirdest Islands
Head out beyond Japan’s big four to explore the strange, the scary and the sublime.
Sleep Now, Summit Later: The New Overnight Bus From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji
How to hack the hike and beat the daily hiker limit
Izu Islands: Tokyo’s Secret Volcanic Archipelago
The far side of Tokyo: nine inhabited volcanic islands stretch south into the Pacific, and all of them are part of the world's largest city.
Overgrown and Forgotten: Okinawa’s Battle With Nature
Structure vs. the wild
A Journey With a Gun and No Money
Bunsho Hattori and Ryuichi Ishikawa on surviving the Japanese wilderness alone
Cycling Japan: Fukuoka to Tokyo by Bike in One Month
One rider's journey from Fukuoka to Tokyo in one month
Beaches, Surf Spots and Pools Near Tokyo
Editor's pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa
Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island chain. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Is Hokkaido Warm in the Summer?
Here is what the locals say.