While ski destinations worldwide offer their own unique appeals, Japan's combination of exceptional snow quality, reliable conditions & distinctive cultural elements creates an unmatched winter sports environment. Find out how!

Away from the tourist zones, Tokyo neighborhoods have tons of local charm & character. Walking through these neighborhoods gives you good insights into how Tokyo residents live, work and spend their lives day to day. We’ll give you some local Tokyo neighborhood gems.

Visitors arriving in Japan might be surprised to find the "Japanese" foods they knew are either completely absent in Japan, or dramatically different from what they're used to back home. In this edition of the Japan Travel Pros blog, we’ll explore what you can expect from Japanese food in Japan.

In much of Japan, time seems to stand still. An aging society with a nostalgia for a “Showa” era of years gone by, the reality of day-to-day life in Japan reflects rather little of what content creators & influencers would lead us to believe. This duality makes Japan an ideal destination for those seeking to embrace the art of slow travel and digital detox.

Want to see and learn how Japanese people live their lives on the daily? What a local market street looks, feels, smells and sounds like? Why Japan is known to be so clean, safe & orderly? Find out in our article about Japan’s underrated destinations.

Kyoto works well as a base for discovering the surrounding Kansai region. From historically significant cities to natural wonders, there's plenty to experience just a short train ride away. Broaden your travel experience while still returning to your Kyoto hotel, ryokan or home-away-from-home each night.