If you’re planning a trip to Japan, know that the process is a commitment. We’ve gone all over the world and back again, even traveling full-time for two years with our young children. Even so, ...

Japan is one of the most popular international destinations right now. In April 2025, Japan welcomed a record-breaking 3.9 million international visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism ...

It pays to get off the beaten path in Japan.

In December 2019, I was in Japan and had already planned my next visit: March 2020. But nature has its own agenda. I finally made it back in March 2023. I asked my friends and colleagues in Japan one ...

Japan is recognized across the world for its stunning cherry blossoms that bloom every spring. The sakura season, which peaks in March and April, attracts crowds of tourists. Some of the best ways to ...

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