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The Golden Pavilion has been the postcard to send from Kyoto for more than a century. Find out why it’s that iconic, and how to get there.

Nagasaki’s name may forever be associated with the Second World War, but there is much more to this beautiful, cosmopolitan, and thriving port city in southern Japan.

The ancient Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine of Osaka is one of the most important shrines around Osaka and setting for the Hatsumode festival.

The Japan Rail Pass is a physical ticket, so it is important to order your JR Pass on time, here’s what you need to know.

Iwakuni (岩国) is a small historic town based around the lower Yamaguchi mountains. Its most beautiful feature is the golden bridge named Kintai-kyo.

Kuromon market (黒門市場), or Kuromon Ichiba is the largest public market hall in Osaka, open daily for shopping and some of the best street food in Kansai.

The Imperial Katsura Villa in Kyoto (Katsura Rikyū) is an exceptional example of early 17th-century Japanese architecture and garden design.

For decades, Roppongi has been one of Tokyo’s most popular entertainment districts for international visitors, and continues to reinvent itself.

Visit the Mazda Museum to learn more about this famous car company from Hiroshima and even get a glimpse of its active assembly line.

Sengakuji Temple is a Zen Buddhism temple in Tokyo, with an amazing Samurai story to tell, about Ronin who avenged their master.