Everything about modern and traditional Japan with emphasis on travel and living related information.

Tomioka Site of Japan's first modern silk factory. Saitama City north of Tokyo with a few places of interest. Narita Site of Tokyo's international airport. Utsunomiya Prefectural capital of Tochigi …

Travel to Japan: Tourist information about Japan.

Essential and practical information for traveling in Japan - plan your trip to Japan.

Japan Event Calendar for March 2026: national holidays, events, festivals.

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor 's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with 1.5 million inhabitants and a modern face. Over the centuries, …

Japan has an extensive and efficient train network; however, without an intimate knowledge of the system, its complexity can make it difficult to figure out an efficient route. On top of that, while most …

Information and resources for planning a trip to Japan, including weather, immigration, luggage, money, phone and internet related issues.

A simple calculator to compare regular JR fares with the cost of the Japan Rail Pass.

A look at flowers popular in Japan, their blooming periods and where to find them.