Japan

Japan reveals sweeping new rules for tourists

The major change will affect travellers from all countries which currently enjoy visa-free status.

First look: the world’s longest ‘hotel’ is opening in Japan

The unique hotel from JR East is breathing new life into Japan’s regional towns.

The traveller’s guide to sake, Japan’s national drink

How to drink sake, basic etiquette and why some cost up to $500 a bottle.

Why Tokyo’s tropical islands are its best-kept secret

From hot springs and hiking to active volcanoes and snorkelling, Tokyo’s islands are its most pre...

Review: the JR East bullet train to Japan’s gyoza capital

Whisper quiet and with a cabin experience akin to the pointy end of an aircraft, this rail journe...

These Japanese onsen are worth travelling for

Dreaming of a trip to Japan? You certainly will be after seeing these enchanting onsen hot springs.

A trip to Japan reveals what makes Grand Seiko watches tick

Take a 1000-kilometre journey into the complicated world of Japan's most complicated, luxurious w...

A guide to Japan’s secret wine region, just outside Tokyo

Though not as well known as those from the Rhine Valley or Marlborough, Japanese white wines are ...

At Fuji Speedway Hotel, the room comes with a racetrack

Get the adrenaline pumping with a few laps around the speedway before indulging in the Mt Fuji-vi...

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, unpretentious luxury

This box-fresh five-star entrant brings a splash of New York style to downtown Tokyo.

Elevate your travels at the 13 best luxury hotels in Tokyo

From rooftop hot springs to diamond martinis, Tokyo's best hotels are truly in a league of their ...

Tokyo-Haneda Airport’s new hot springs is open for business

Travellers are able to soak, shop and indulge pre-flight at the airport’s new social hub.

Your essential guide to skiing in Japan

Everything you need to know about the Japanese ski season, the slopes to visit and the resorts to...

Japan reopens to international tourists from today

No testing or quarantine, no visas or arrivals caps as the nation welcomes visitors back to its d...

The best new things to do in Japan

Visitors returning to the island nation will find a dazzling array of bars, hotels, restaurants a...

Qantas, JAL pitch joint business for Australia-Japan flights

The alliance would help rebuild travel between Australia and Japan while also boosting benefits t...

Travel discussions underway with Singapore, Japan

The latest timeline suggests easier travel to New Zealand by December, with some Asian countries ...

Australia-Japan business travel could restart this year

Japan joins Singapore and Greece with plans to open a Covid-safe air corridor to Australia and se...