Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages …

Japan Event Calendar for October 2025: national holidays, events, festivals.

Besides the well known Japan Rail Pass, there exists a large variety of regional rail passes that provide unlimited travel in a certain area of the country. The interactive map below indicates which regions …

A tourist's guide to Japanese hot springs (onsen).Natural hot springs (温泉, onsen) are numerous and highly popular across Japan. Every region of the country has its share of hot springs and resort …

Mar 11, 2011 · Travel guide for Japan's Tohoku Region.Expansive landscapes, rustic hot springs, epic festivals and rich traditions

Oct 13, 2025 · The expo was held from April 13 to October 13, 2025 64 million visitors - more than half of Japan's population - visited the Expo 70 in Osaka, making it one of the most successful events in …

Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha) is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind …

A simple calculator to compare regular JR fares with the cost of the Japan Rail Pass.

Yokohama (横浜) is Japan's second largest city with a population of over three million. Yokohama is located less than half an hour south of Tokyo by train and is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture. …

Travel guide for Matsuyama, the largest city on Shikoku in Japan.