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Working Holiday in JapanJapan's Working Holiday Visa allows young people (18–30, some countries up to 35) to live and work...

Japan's Tourist TaxesSeveral Japanese cities and destinations now charge a tourist accommodation tax added to hotel, ryokan, and guesthouse bills....

Japan in 2026: Complete Planning GuideJapan remains fully open to tourists in 2026 with no COVID-related restrictions. The country is...

Japan Travel in 2025: What's NewJapan is fully open to tourists with no restrictions. Tourist numbers have rebounded strongly since...

Ease of TravelJapan wins clearly. English signage everywhere, safe, intuitive transport. One of the easiest countries to travel independently.China is...

Japan's Alps Ski VillageHakuba Valley in Nagano hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and contains 10 interconnected ski resorts. More accessible...

Japan's Premier Powder DestinationNiseko in Hokkaido averages 15 meters of snow per season — some of the world's best powder....

What's Still at TsukijiThe inner wholesale market moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the Tsukiji Outer Market (gaijō) remains one...

Japan's Fairytale VillageA UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Japanese Alps — traditional farmhouses with steep thatched roofs (gassho-zukuri, "praying...

Gateway to Mt FujiMost developed of the Fuji Five Lakes — easiest to reach from Tokyo, widest range of accommodation,...