Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My first trip to Japan left me feeling rude and underdressed. I wish I'd known better before I left. As an American, I made ...

Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, so planning a first-time trip can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to deciding where to stay. Choosing the right neighborhood can make the ...

TeamLab Planets in Tokyo has become one of the most-visited museums in the world.Kazuhiro NOGI/AFP/Getty Images I went to Japan for the first time, and everyone recommended I visit teamLab Planets.

A highlight of my family's visit to Japan was going to Hakone, a town I had not heard of before this trip. Jamie Davis Smith Visiting Japan has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I finally ...

After a recent trip to Japan, here are the packing mistakes I avoided and the essentials I brought instead. From comfortable ...

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Ahead of my trip to Tokyo last month, I felt pressure to pack in as much as possible. It’d been over four years since my last visit, and so much about our world had changed. While I had a loose agenda ...

Two years ago, I decided to take better care of myself and (re)start long-distance running. I trained to run half-marathon races again, and then I quickly realized marathon races were within reach.

Skip the picked-over multi-brand stores, find the gingko-lined backstreets, and take a midday bathhouse break. Pick up groceries in department-store basements and stock up at the “best beauty store in ...

Mention Tokyo and you’ll hear rave reviews from anyone who has been there. The food! The people! The shopping! Share that you’ll be traveling solo, and you may find they add a few caveats. “The ...

As an American, I felt out of place or unprepared during a few parts of my trip to Japan.Emily Pennington As a professional travel writer, I rarely experience culture shock, and I adore the wild ...