Two seasoned trip planners on how to best tour the Golden Route through five cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

Megumu Gomi, left, and his wife, Megumi, pose outside D-13, a cafe they founded in an old flat house used as service member ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish on a journey through Tokyo, Japan, capturing the city's vibrant food ...

From the busy streets of Tokyo to the stunning nature of the countryside, here’s where to go in Japan Credit: Peter ...

Cloud-brushing skyscrapers, flashing neon and seas of salarymen. The rhythmic whisk of matcha in the stillness of a tatami ...

Tokyo, the bustling metropolis where tradition meets innovation, offers an endless array of experiences for every type of ...

Pro tip: Pairing ramen with cocktails (the best bars, below) is one of the best ways to experience Tokyo’s food scene.