15 Best Japanese Street Foods You Must Try

Japanese seafood street food stall with grilled skewers at a night festival

Japanese street food is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to experience the country’s food culture. It’s quick, affordable, often incredibly satisfying, and sometimes more memorable than the fancy meals you plan in advance. While Japan doesn’t always have the same sidewalk street food scene you’ll find in places like Thailand or Taiwan, … Read more

15 Best Places to Visit in Japan

Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Skytree skyline at dusk in Tokyo, Japan

Japan is one of the most rewarding countries to travel in, but deciding where to go can feel overwhelming at first. Should you focus on major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, or make time for scenic places like Hakone and Mt Fuji? And if it’s your first trip, how do you know which places … Read more

15 Best Places in Japan

Arakurayama Sengen Park in spring. A breathtaking view from the observation deck. Full bloom cherry blossoms, the Chureito Pagoda, and Mount Fuji. - Yamanashi, Japan

Japan is an island nation in the northwest Pacific Ocean, stretching in a long arc from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. Composed of four main islands — Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku — along with thousands of smaller islands, Japan is defined by mountainous terrain, … Read more