Japan welcomed more than 42 million visitors in 2025, solidifying its status as one of the world’s top vacation destinations.

Planning the basics of a family vacation to Japan is simple enough. Flights, hotels, perhaps a rail pass — those are the basics, but you’ll have to think bigger. The country rewards well-prepared ...

Planning a trip to Japan may seem daunting at first if you're on a tight budget. Not only is it extremely far, but the amount of things to do and see can seem endless thanks to the country's blend of ...

Rising bookings, record arrivals, and growing demand for multi-destination trips place Japan and Thailand among the world's most sought-after destinations. Travelers can start planning their ...

Japan continues to be the darling of the travel world. The country is on track to surpass a record-breaking 40 million international visitors by the end of 2025, according to a new analysis by Tourist ...

National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Japan. Photograph by Robert Harding Picture Library, Nat Geo Image ...

Demographics drive Asia’s travel divide, with Japan favoring solo, traditional travel and India and China leaning mobile-first and family-focused. Japan has the world’s oldest population, with nearly ...

Tiffany Chan and her partner brought home Siu Tim, a golden retriever, in November 2019. Three years later, the couple paid $40,000 to take their pet on a 53-day vacation in Japan. Chan says it was ...