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Japan has a reputation for being expensive. That reputation is badly out of date. With the yen at historically weak levels against the US dollar, British pound, Australian dollar, and Euro, Japan in 2026 is genuinely one of the best-value destinations in ...

Japan is one of the world’s safest, most organized, and most visitor-friendly countries. Crime is rare, trains run on the second, and locals will go out of their way to help a confused tourist. But Japan operates by a distinct set of cultural rules ...

Japan has over 3,000 onsen (hot spring) resorts and more than 27,000 individual hot spring sources scattered across every corner of the country. Bathing in natural thermal waters is one of Japan’s oldest and most beloved traditions — practiced for o ...

Japan has more dedicated drift circuits per square kilometer than anywhere else on earth. From legendary mountain passes to world-class motorsport venues, the infrastructure for drifting in Japan is unmatched — and as a foreign visitor, accessing it is mo ...

Japan is the birthplace of drifting. What started as an illegal touge (mountain pass) racing style in the 1970s became a global motorsport discipline — and Japan is still the mecca. Whether you want to take the wheel yourself, ride shotgun with a pro, or ...

Rent a Car in Kyoto: When It’s Worth It & How to Do It (2026) Here’s the honest answer upfront: Kyoto city center is best explored by bus, train, and bicycle. The bus network covers virtually every major temple and shrine, taxis are readil ...

Rent a Car in Osaka: Complete Guide for Foreign Tourists (2026) Osaka has one of the best public transit systems in Japan — the subway and train network can get you almost anywhere in the city quickly and cheaply. So when does renting a car in Osaka actua ...

Hokkaido is Japan’s ultimate road trip destination — and it’s not even close. Japan’s second-largest island offers something that’s almost impossible to find elsewhere in the country: vast, open roads cutting through farmland, moun ...

If you’re planning a trip to Okinawa, renting a car isn’t just a convenience — it’s a necessity. Unlike Tokyo or Osaka, Okinawa’s public transport is extremely limited outside of Naha city. The island’s best beaches, coastal ...

Everything to do in Ueno — from the famous zoo and world-class museums to Ameyoko market street food and cherry blossoms. Tokyo's most culturally rich neighbourhood.