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Time Out Tokyo’s inaugural ‘50 Things to do in Japan’ guide map is now available. Published in partnership with Japanese eyewear brand Owndays, this handy map is a perfect companion for travellers ...

Japan's charm doubles during the spring season. Every street and corner lights up with vibrant cherry blossoms, also known as sakura. It feels as if the country is bathing in a sea of pink and white.

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, ...

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality and character. But do you really know everything about it? Well, there's more magic than meets the eye. Encompassing nine prefectures, ...

Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation for complex, manners-driven culture, visitors can sometimes feel ...