Articles in Plan your trip category

The Takkyubin service by Yamato Kuroneko allows for people to send parcels and luggage from one destination to another, removing the need to carry around large suitcases as they travel within Japan

Every autumn, Japan is decked out in flamboyant colors thanks to the koyo phenomenon, when tree leaves turn red, orange and yellow.

Check out five great spots for refreshing and sweet kakigori in Japan's capital of Tokyo!

Different names are used across the world when talking about tropical cyclones. In the North Atlantic region, we call them hurricanes. In Asia, the term used is typhoon.

At first mention of Tokyo, many may initially envision the glitz and glam of crowded Shibuya streets.

In the vibrant tapestry of Japanese cuisine, ramen holds a special place, with countless regional variations delighting noodle enthusiasts across the country.

Highway buses offer an economical and efficient way to traverse Japan's diverse landscapes.

Stone lanterns, or ishidoro in Japanese, are iconic elements of Japanese gardens, temples, and shrines.

The city of Utsunomiya has finally got itself a fast and pleasant means of urban transport with this new tramway with a futuristic look that is changing the city.

JR East has just launched a Joyful train in northern Honshu, offering rides departing from Morioka.

The Chiba Monorail is a very special urban transport system, with monorails suspended above the city. It's an impressive sight, but also a handy way to escape the daily traffic jams.

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The small private company Tsugaru is the most northerly of all, with the attraction of trains that adapt to the seasons to offer a spectacular journey every time.

Nagano Prefecture is one of the geographically largest prefectures in Japan. It is located in the center of Honshu Island and is one of very few prefectures in the archipelago with no seacoast.

Yamanashi is one of the prefectures that is home to Mount Fuji, sharing the venerable mountain with the neighboring Shizuoka Prefecture at their border.