From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

Japan's tourism has exploded in recent years, with a record 36.8 million visitors in 2024. The weak yen has drawn visitors to Japan, which is already experiencing overtourism impacts. Experts say ...

Veteran tour guide Itsuo Okada examines a canister used for storing matcha tea in Kyoto. It's been just a year since Japan reopened its borders to international travel after the pandemic. But tourism ...

Japan is an island country located in East Asia. It’s known for its unique culture, beautiful landscapes, and advanced technology. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the peaceful temples of Kyoto, ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new Insider Guide to Japan, celebrating the country’s many traditions, innovations, natural wonders, and adventures. 2021 ...

Tokyo >> ‘Another bus bound for JR Kyoto Station will arrive shortly,” announced a bus driver at a bus stop near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto’s most popular tourist sites. The doors closed as ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) – On Sept. 26, Hong Kong lifted its COVID-19 travel restrictions and on October 11, so will Japan. And new details have come out of Japan about the highly-anticipated return of ...

Another worldwide city has drawn a battle line against what it perceives to be mass tourism. This time, it’s Kyoto, Japan. The city has closed off some side streets, including a popular geisha ...

Japan’s inbound travel spending from foreign tourists broke an all-time record in 2024, having fully rebounded from the Covid ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The government of Japan has finally approved to implement the Kyoto tourist tax in an effort to tackle rampant overtourism. The bill, which was previously submitted earlier this ...