Japan is thronged with tourists but not every place feels it is getting its fair share. The “overtourism” that irks residents ...

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed her cabinet to draft a plan to review immigration and tourism regulations by January.

He highlighted the need to develop infrastructure in rural areas, adding, "There can be no prosperity for a country without ...

Kyoto is famous for its shrines, geisha district and other culturally significant areas. But in recent years it has been ...

Basic measures — such as washing hands, wearing masks in crowds and frequent ventilation — are effective in preventing ...

We’re right on the cusp of peak fall color season in Japan. The leaves have already started turning to vivid hues of crimson and gold in northeastern Japan, and are now working their seasonal ...

Veteran tour guide Itsuo Okada examines a canister used for storing matcha tea in Kyoto. It's been just a year since Japan reopened its borders to international travel after the pandemic. But tourism ...

Jizo Statues. For enthusiastic globetrotters yearning to delve further into the marvels of Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has revealed an enchanting compilation of ...