A bowl of ramen with egg and vegetables in Tokyo

Experiences

The things to do, eat and feel in Japan. Food guides, hot springs, festivals, ryokan stays and pop culture.

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  • Japanese food: 50 dishes to try and where
  • Onsen guide: etiquette, tattoos and the best hot spring towns
  • Staying in a ryokan: what to expect
  • Anime and manga pilgrimage spots
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More ways into Japan

Cars driving through a neon-lit intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo, at night

Destinations

Cities, regions and rural gems, from neon Tokyo to quiet mountain villages.

A stone path through a tunnel of orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Wonders

The 100 Wonders of Japan: landmarks, landscapes and marvels, each with its story.

A white Shinkansen bullet train arriving at a station platform

Plan Your Trip

Itineraries, budgets, trains, money and etiquette, all in plain language.