8 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these attractions make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
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Travel tips and guides to Tokyo's surrounds and beyond – your holiday starts here
20 of the most beautiful places in Japan
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
5 places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
There’s a seaside train station in Ehime and an old Tokyo shop that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away'
6 best road trips in Japan
Looking for a relaxed yet socially distanced way to travel? Hop in a car and take these scenic road trips through Japan
The best places to go glamping in Japan
Want to go camping without roughing it? These comfy tents and domes let you enjoy a luxurious time in nature
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Visit Japan virtually
Watch this relaxing 8K aerial video on YouTube if you miss Japan
The amazing hour-long video of Japan takes you from Tokyo to Kyoto, Hakodate and more – and you'll see it all from above
See all Japan’s 47 prefectures in 130 seconds via this stunning tourism video
Warning: you'll miss Japan even more
Watch this stunning short documentary about the origins of Japanese dashi – for free
Dashi is the heart and soul of Japanese cuisine
You can now visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum via virtual tour
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, the museum has launched 3D renderings of its building and artefacts online
Travel news and updates
JR East now offers half-price shinkansen tickets until September 2021
JR East now offers half-price shinkansen tickets until September 2021
Limited express and bullet train tickets from Tokyo to Akita, Aomori, Sendai and even Hakodate are now 50 percent off
Sakura, outlet shopping and Mt Fuji: a day trip from Tokyo to Gotemba now gets easier
Sakura, outlet shopping and Mt Fuji: a day trip from Tokyo to Gotemba now gets easier
This spring, the Odakyu Romancecar is running extra services between Tokyo and the Shizuoka city that’s right beside Mt Fuji
JR East passes will be available to foreign residents starting April 2021
JR East passes will be available to foreign residents starting April 2021
To get the JR East train and shinkansen passes, all you need is a non-Japanese passport, regardless of the type of visa
Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki is hosting one of Asia’s biggest rose festivals
Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki is hosting one of Asia’s biggest rose festivals
This Dutch-style theme park in Nagasaki will be covered in 1 million roses of 2,000 different varieties
Studio Ghibli theme park is building a real-life Howl’s Moving Castle
Studio Ghibli theme park is building a real-life Howl’s Moving Castle
Unfortunately, Ghibli Park’s full opening is now delayed
How to get tickets for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
How to get tickets for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
You’ll need an extra free ticket to enter the Osaka theme park’s new Mario attraction – or take the virtual tour now
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Beyond Tokyo
Best foodie destinations in Japan
Best foodie destinations in Japan
Japanese cuisine may have conquered the world, but you should experience it at its homeland in these food cities in Japan
The best national parks in Japan
The best national parks in Japan
See the real Japan in the peaceful rolling hills of Hokkaido, a Nagano nature reserve dotted with volcanoes, and more
The best Okinawa islands you should visit
The best Okinawa islands you should visit
The most beautiful places to go for an island getaway in Japan’s own tropical paradise
Where to get the best views of Mount Fuji
Where to get the best views of Mount Fuji
To see Mt Fuji in all its glory, take a day trip out of Tokyo to these scenic spots in Yamanashi and Shizuoka
Best outdoor art museums and parks in Japan
Best outdoor art museums and parks in Japan
Forget stuffy galleries – there’s outdoor art all over Japan, from Hokkaido’s Moerenuma Park to the Naoshima art island
Kanto vs Kansai: the food edition
Kanto vs Kansai: the food edition
The culinary differences between Tokyo and Osaka go beyond okonomiyaki and monjayaki – here are some of the big ones
Useful info for travellers
Travelling under Covid-19: Getting from Narita and Haneda airports into Tokyo
Overseas arrivals are banned from taking public transport – but there are private cars, train packages and special buses
Where to get a Covid-19 PCR test and travel certificate in Tokyo
These medical centres in Tokyo (and Osaka) offer testing and certificates for international travel
Foreign residents are now eligible for discounted JR Kyushu passes
Save nearly ¥18,000 on your travels in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki and other prefectures on Kyushu island
Japan considers opening up again to international tourists in spring 2021
The government could allow overseas visitors within the first few months of 2021