Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Japan is a country that seamlessly blends the old with the new, offering ...

Japan is an island country located in East Asia. It’s known for its unique culture, beautiful landscapes, and advanced technology. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the peaceful temples of Kyoto, ...

InsideJapan Tours has launched “Must-See Japan,” a 11-day, fast-paced itinerary focused on visiting Japan’s key highlights. Fully guided by an insider, one of InsideJapan Tours’ full-time tour leaders ...

Japan is famous for doing things efficiently, if not downright bureaucratically, so it is a little surprising how inefficient booking a private guide can be. Travelers often end up juggling emails, ...

Japan Airlines offers direct nonstop flights from hubs San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, with short connecting flights to Chubu (Nagoya) airport. Bullet and express trains from Tokyo to Nagoya ...

CHERRY-BLOSSOM season in Japan has its devotees, but, as countless ski snobs are bound to tell you, the country’s other prime time is the dead of winter. According to the website SnowJapan, the tiny, ...