In Japanese, a vocabulary list is sometimes called kotoba no takarabako or a treasure box of words. Here are a few jewels travelers may want to have in their hoard. hōdai (all-you-can): As in ...

Self-proclaimed “maximalist” influencer Sam Todd has found herself at the centre of discussion over her expensive spending habits for content, much of which she can legitimately write off as business ...

The chance to pause and reflect presents itself seldom in life. Yet, retracing the pilgrimage trails walked by those seeking ...

I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First Responder. Most of ...

Travel Well in Hokkaido, Japan with our epic snow guide! We were on a tight budget and found affordable accommodation, cheap skiing and snowboarding and fun things to do around Asahikawa. Here's a ...

In our increasingly turbulent world, traveling for many is no longer a straightforward endeavor. From geopolitical conflicts leading to flight suspensions to certain countries, to sudden flight ...

Once a money-saving must, the iconic pass now comes with a higher price tag and frustrating limitations. Jessica Kozuka is a Japan-based freelance writer with nearly 20 years of experience. Her work ...

An Indian travel vlogger is going viral on Instagram for his heartwarming video after spending a month in Japan. While many vloggers focus on unique places to eat or popular tourist spots, Lovepreet ...

The Australian embassy in Japan issued a warning to travellers to behave themselves after an Instagrammer drank offerings from a Japanese burial site, provoking widespread anger online. In the most ...

Last week, I covered popular travel destinations that get a little overblown and over-romanticized thanks to social media feeds, from Venice to Bali to Vegas in the daylight. But that doesn’t mean all ...

Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to travel to Japan next month, just days before an Oct. 1 budget deadline that could lead to a shutdown of state government. The Michigan Economic ...

Torrential Rains in Southern Japan Cause Flooding, Mudslides, and Travel Disruptions TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on Monday, injuring ...