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10 best summer destinations in Japan
Embrace the warm weather at these gorgeous beaches, islands and mountain retreats from Okinawa to Hokkaido
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Travel tips and guides to Tokyo's surrounds and beyond – your holiday starts here
Art
Four reasons to visit the Setouchi Triennale
The 2025 edition of the international art festival offers a rich tapestry of contemporary art and community initiatives
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15 best things to do on Enoshima: attractions, restaurants, cafés and shops
Take in the Mt Fuji and sea views and spend a perfect day on Enoshima island, just south of Tokyo
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Naoshima art island: the best museums, where to stay and what to do
How to have the best art experience on Naoshima, Japan's foremost art island, including the best way to get there
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12 best places to enjoy stunning views of Mt Fuji
To see Mt Fuji in all its glory, take a day trip out of Tokyo to these scenic spots in Yamanashi and Shizuoka
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Survey: Tokyo has two of the world's top ten airports for 2025
Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport both score high in the 2025 World Airport Survey by Skytrax
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Okinawa is getting a new jungle amusement park with dinosaurs and outdoor adventures
Junglia Okinawa will turn a part of the Yanbaru forest into a nature-based attraction for thrill-seekers and families
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Ghibli Park to stay open after dark for the first time this August
Explore Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village and the Valley of Witches after sunset for an even more magical experience
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Castle fans in Japan recommend the top 20 castles tourists should visit
Himeji Castle may be the most famous of the lot, but it didn’t take the top spot
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The mountaintop Unkai Terrace in Hokkaido opens out to a sea of clouds
The scenic site features seven stunning viewing platforms, where you look out to a sea of clouds high above the mountains
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Airlines add Tokyo flights to meet Japan’s record-breaking tourist boom
Services from Europe and North America continue to soar
Beyond Tokyo
Things to do
What we know so far about Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Expo 2025 is less than a year away. Here’s what you can expect at the momentous event, plus how to get tickets
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7 most beautiful train stations in Japan
Take a trip across Japan to see these incredible railway stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa and more
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10 stunning attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these places make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
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Five 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'
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10 best onsen destinations in Japan
Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo
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The best Okinawa islands you should visit
The most beautiful places to go for an island getaway in Japan’s own tropical paradise
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Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
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5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
Restaurants
5 best restaurants at Narita Airport Terminal 2’s new Japan Food Hall
Enjoy one last proper Japanese meal in Narita Airport before having to face airplane food on your flight home