The Kansai region is right outside our front door. It’s full of history, culture culinary delights. In just three days, we'd traverse Nara, Uji, Kyoto, and Osaka. It was ambitious, spur of the moment… but isn't that the essence of adventure?

It’s baseball season in Japan. The pros (Nippon Professional Baseball League) have been going since springtime, and the annual summer high school baseball tournament is taking place near Osaka.

In this article we lay out the basics about sushi: what it is, where it comes from and how it’s become Japan’s most famous food beyond its borders.

Let's explore the geological origins of onsen, Japan's famous hot springs, tracing their cultural significance through history.

What happens when a typhoon or earthquake disrupts your Japan travels? Beyond the immediate safety considerations, of course, there’s also the question of how to adjust your itinerary in Japan.

Tokyo has a wealth of travel experiences, sights, sounds, flavors and memories that will last a lifetime. We give you some of the basics of how to visit Tokyo and make the most of your experience in Japan.