Summer in Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka means heat, humidity, festivals, fireworks and sweat — not always in that order. But there’s no longer a “low season” for travel. Just shoulder season, high season & peak times. If summer’s the time you have for travel to Japan, we’ll tell you all about it.

Why rent a car in Japan? The freedom to roam. The ability to pull off the road when you see something beautiful. The chance to reach quiet, rural places. But driving in Japan isn’t for everyone. For many travelers, it won’t even be necessary. Find out whether it’s right for you.

You're not just looking to tick off a checklist of tourist attractions. You want more than that. You want the kind of trip that stirs your soul a little. Something that leaves you telling stories years later. The kind of journey that inspires you to see the world a little differently. 

Heading to Japan? Want to eat like the locals do? What’s considered “good” food here isn’t necessarily expensive or rare. It’s often about balance, care and consistency. We’ll uncover where to go & what to look for.

One of the first things many visitors to Japan notice is the near-total absence of public trash cans. And yet, somehow, the streets are immaculate. Curious? Find out why!

You’re not just here for the Instagram highlight reel, right?. You want to experience Japan. The real Japan. But those two things, the highlights and the hidden? They get tangled up fast.