Unlock the highlights of Japan with our 10-day itinerary. Experience a mix of tradition and modernity across the country.

Every fall, visitors flock to Tochigi Prefecture to experience the stunning koyo (autumn foliage) in Nikko. Located less than ...

Beniko’s photos taken in Japanese red-light districts focus on the buildings and rooms usually hidden from view. Read more at ...

Amaterasu, the mythical progenitor of Japan’s imperial line 2,600 years ago, was lured from her cave to peek at the Goddess ...

Manga and anime creators love to use real-life locations as inspiration, and fans can actually visit these iconic anime ...

Meiji Jingu Shrine – A serene escape in the middle of bustling Shibuya. Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple, located in ...

On March 3, 1925, as the value of the fort declined, Congress decided to designate the stronghold as a national park and perpetual shrine as the birthplace of the "Star Spangled Banner ...

Start the day at Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple Sensoji, located in the eastern Asakusa district. Wander beneath large red gates, through a seasonal market and past tiered temple roofs before ...

In the heart of Asakusa's Kappabashi 'Kitchen Town' district, you'll find this shrine to all things fake food-related. Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya has been producing plastic replicas for display in ...

March marks the transition into spring, bringing warmer days and a host of seasonal events. From plum and cherry blossom festivals to traditional cultural celebrations, there’s plenty to explore in ...