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

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

Accessible via Shinjuku ... shopping options you'll find. For a big city, Tokyo is pretty safe. Crime rates are low and there isn't much of a reputation for pickpocketing (compared to Europe ...

Feline-friendly public policies are another reason Japan stands out. Local governments and volunteers implement trap-neuter-return programs and organize community efforts to ensure cats are safe, ...

TravelWell in Tokyo, Japan with our must-do travel tips for Ueno and Shinjuku! We had a fun-filled two days exploring these ...

With Halloween around the corner, Tokyo administrators ... that in Japan “we won’t be told off even if we drink on the streets" may be increasing. As a result, both Shibuya and Shinjuku ...

How much fans spend on their oshi depends. According to a recent survey by Japanese marketing company CDG and Oshicoco, an ...

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.

Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward plans to extend ... But Shibuya’s will be the first in Japan to target an urban downtown area. Shinjuku Ward’s planned action stems in part from Shibuya’s original ...

Cloudy with a high of 67 °F (19.4 °C) and a 74% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 9 to 12 mph (14.5 to 19.3 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 52% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 ...

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

A lot of the most popular shrines and temples are actually open 24/7, so the fact that you can technically go whenever you ...