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A true monument to Japans railway history, with beautiful views over the Sanin coastline. An off-the-beaten-track destination worth a detour.

See some of the most impressive attractions in Ise with a visit to the bayside community of Futaminoura, a place of great cultural importance.

Japan is well-prepared for earthquakes — and so can you be. Learn what to do before, during, and after a tremor, including what happens to trains and how to get alerts.

Kanazawa is famous for its history, beauty, and unique Japanese culture. These elements all come together in the city’s three well-preserved teahouse districts: Higashi Chaya, Nishi Chaya, and Kazue Machi.

From festivals to fireworks, summer in Japan is a wonderful time to visit this beautiful country, especially if you love having fun outdoors.

Step inside Japan's iconic pachinko parlors — learn how to play, how the machines work, what winning looks like, and where to find the best places to try it.

Shugakuin Imperial Villa (修学院離宮) in Kyoto is an imperial leisure villa and landscape garden build in the 1700s by Japanese emperor Gomizuno.

Love shopping? You’ll love Japan! Discover Japan’s best shopping streets, from traditional local covered ‘shotengai’ to dazzling high-end boutiques.

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

Did you know that the world’s first novel was written in Japan in the 11th Century? Welcome to the world of Literary Tourism where Japan is among the world’s leading destinations.