Tokyo

Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo

From historical Kyoto to snowy Niseko, these cool hotels, resorts and ryokan will have you dreaming of a holiday in Japan

See the real Japan in the peaceful rolling hills of Hokkaido, a Nagano nature reserve dotted with volcanoes, and more

Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list

From low-alcohol drinks and vegan food to glamping and hip dining halls, here’s what we’ve loved in the city this year

Re-entry confirmation letters no longer necessary, but you’ll need a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country

These medical centres in Tokyo (and Osaka) offer testing and certificates for international travel

Travel through Tokyo, Nagano, Niigata and Tohoku with this rail pass – available to non-Japanese passport holders

Press play for an adrenaline rush

Makoto Azuma is the star of The New Yorker documentary ‘Flower Punk’ – now free to watch on YouTube

What a normal work day looks like for Tokyo’s subway drivers, from daily sobriety tests to power naps at the station

Incredible food, scenic glamping sites, hot spring baths and a bamboo forest are just some of the highlights

Looking to plough through powdery slopes this winter? These idyllic ski villages are easily accessible via train or bus from Tokyo

Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more

Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions

The culinary differences between Tokyo and Osaka go beyond okonomiyaki and monjayaki – here are some of the big ones