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The festival that closes Osaka's summer, and somehow gave Japan stand-up comedy Venue: Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka When: July 30 – August 1 (main...

During Obon week, families return to hometowns to pay their respects to ancestors, graves are cleaned, and colorful bon odori dances fill parks nationwide....

Chic streets, beer history and skyline secrets Large screens and public noise may draw large crowds to Shibuya, but individuals with more refined tastes...

Raise a glass to Japan's thriving ji-biru sceneJapan has quietly become one of the most exciting craft beer destinations in the world. In 1994, Japan lowered...

Discover Tokyo's best October festivals — from TIFF and Kawagoe's float parade to Halloween tips and travel planning advice for your trip.

Know your trees, time your tripJapan's trees mark the rhythm of a trip as much as any train timetable. This guide covers six iconic species — sakura, momiji,...

Travel smarter, stress lessJapan drives on the left, with the steering wheel on the right, like the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. If you're arriving from...

An engineering wonder worth the detourBeneath the suburbs of Kasukabe, Saitama, 59 colossal concrete pillars rise out of darkness inside a chamber 177 meters...