Japan travel articles
City guides, culture, history and fashion — everything to make your trip smoother before you build your plan.
Tokyo
First-timer’s guide to Tokyo
Where to stay, how to get around, and the neighborhoods worth your first three days.
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Shibuya
A day in Shibuya
The scramble, hidden cafes, and the best spots after dark in Tokyo’s busiest ward.
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History
Japan’s history in a week
Temples, castles and eras made simple — the context that makes sightseeing click.
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