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Japan welcomed a record-breaking number of foreign visitors in 2024 — but where were they coming from?And when Japanese people traveled abroad, which countri...

Introduction Summer in Japan is synonymous with hanabi taikai—fireworks festivals that light up the night skies with dazzling colors and spectacular displays...

Introduction Japan's summer can be intense, but luckily, there are plenty of cool, refreshing destinations to escape the heat!Whether you're looking for scen...

Heading to Japan soon? While many Japanese people speak some English—especially in big cities—it never hurts to know a few basic Japanese phrases. Not only w...

Planning a trip to Japan? Get ready for incredible food, stunning temples, high-tech toilets, and some of the most polite people on the planet.But before you...

Each year, the Brand Research Institute (ブランド総合研究所) releases a “Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking,” asking thousands of Japanese residents to rate ...

Every year, the Brand Research Institute (ブランド総合研究所) conducts the "Regional Brand Survey" (地域ブランド調査), asking tens of thousands of Japanese r...

I’ve traveled across Japan, but nothing compares to this place. The Ogasawara Islands are, without a doubt, my favorite destination. They're remote, peaceful...