Japan is famous for doing things efficiently, if not downright bureaucratically, so it is a little surprising how inefficient booking a private guide can be. Travelers often end up juggling emails, ...

Japan is a land of ancient temples, bustling cities, and natural beauty, and should be a bucket-list destination for many. Before the pandemic, Japan saw 30 million visitors every year, with those ...

On our most recent trip to Japan, we realized something pretty quickly: some of the best parts of the country aren’t easily reached by train or bus. Don’t get me wrong—Japan’s public transport is ...