Japan’s Famous Snow Corridor: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
The Snow Corridor Festival held at the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a beautiful spectacle that is unique to Japan and only available for viewing a few months out of the year. This year marks the 51st anniversary of its first clearing.
What You Need to Know about Getting a Vaccine Passport
Thinking about traveling overseas from Japan? A vaccine passport may come in handy. Here’s our guide for what you need to know about the document, from how to apply to what countries accept it.
Make an Escape to Ako
Although this seaside Hyogo Prefecture town is under the radar of most travelers coming to Japan, it's the perfect destination for a one- or two-night stopover if you want to take a break from more crowded tourist areas.
Post-Pandemic Retreats in Northern Okinawa
As we are carefully planning our post-pandemic travels, personal health and safety remain among our top priorities. Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes it an ideal place at any time of year.
Hokkaido Comes to Life
Here is a short clip revealing dazzling winter snowscape of Japan’s northernmost prefecture. As you explore the wonders of Hokkaido on the screen with the star of the video, we think you’ll be inspired to make plans to see it for yourself.
Enjoy Your Winter Holiday in Hakuba with Evergreen
Dave Enright, director and founder of Evergreen Outdoor Center in Hakuba, walks us through some of the most interesting things you can do there this winter and introduces us to the many packages they offer
Tokyo Joins Go To Travel
As of October 1, trips to and from Tokyo are now covered by the Go To Travel program, which subsidizes up to 35% of travel costs. Here are some insights on how to best use the program, some of the best hotel deals, and much more.
Sensational Shimane
Connect introduces you to some of the best ways to enjoy Shimane Prefecture: a land of UNESCO-honored art, cuisine, and tradition.
Amazing Aizu
Fukushima Prefecture is home to well-preserved historical sites and stunning natural vistas that will set your heart pounding.
Rediscover Japan, Revisit Kyoto
Although Covid-19 has made overseas travel an impossibility right now, there has never been a better time to travel domestically in Japan. If you plan to visit Kyoto, consider a stay at Machiya Momiji.
The Overlooked LGBTQ+ Market for Post-Covid-19 Tourism
Read this exclusive on how tourism businesses must act if they want to cater for a long-neglected market: LGBTQ+ travelers.
Tourism Reboot
Covid-19 has put a major damper on the tourism industry, but opportunities still remain. Here's a look at where the tourism industry stands, and what Japan’s hotels and travel agencies can do to prepare for a new, post-pandemic world.