From futuristic architecture to a booming food scene to ancient rituals, there are many a reason why Tokyo must be next on ...

Thanks to a weak yen, Tokyo has become a surprisingly affordable vacation spot for American travelers—and you don’t even have ...

My trip included exploring the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, with day trips to nearby destinations like Nikko ...

Museum goers also say that there is so much to see in the Tokyo National Museum that you probably need an entire day if you want to get through everything. If you don't have enough time to do this ...

Thought to be excellent for curing chills and joint pain, this hot spring area is a quick day trip away from Sendai City. Many onsen inns have day trip packages, such as Rantei, where you can enjoy a ...

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

Here is part two of the semi-detailed write-up of my trip to Japan. You can check out part one from the Jan. 21 edition of ...

Anyone bent on bypassing the heavy traffic and taking in the famous “Kawazuzakura” (Kawazu cherry blossoms) now has a luxury ...

Chief among them: how to budget. The way we spend when we travel speaks to who we are and what we love. On a recent Tokyo trip The Wall Street Journal set me a challenge: What could I accomplish ...