I visited Japan for the first time. From packing to planning, there's a lot I wish I'd done differently on my 3-week trip.

My first solo trip to Japan was three weeks long. After spending time in places like Tokyo and Kyoto, I learned from packing ...
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This Neighborhood Was Just Named the Coolest in the World—Here's How to Experience It, According to a Local

Jimbōchō, a neighborhood in Tokyo, is filled with vintage bookshops, retro coffee houses, and ramen spots worth traveling for ...
Travel + Leisure

Here's How to See One of Japan's Most Iconic Cities Like a Local—Including Stops at Tea Houses, Hot Springs, and a 1,000-year-old Temple

Kyoto is the very image of traditional Japan: gold-clad temples and shrines with tunnels of red torii gates, kimono-clad geisha gliding down cobblestone alleys, grassy matcha tea served by the ...

The Business Traveler’s Guide to Tokyo

In fact, traveling to Tokyo on business may be the easiest way to tap into a vein of the local and everyday. The world’s ...
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How to Experience Sakura Season in Japan

Is seeing the cherry blossoms in Japan on your bucket list? Find out what I learned after spending 3 months in Japan during ...
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Japan cruises are trending. What to know about sailing to Tokyo, Osaka and more

Japan has become a popular cruise destination with searches for cruises to Japan increasing significantly in the past year. Numerous cruise lines offer itineraries in Japan, including Princess Cruises ...