Simple Flying
Air New Zealand Launches 6 New Major Nonstop Routes: See Full List Now
Fleet resurgence fuels bold nonstop links from Auckland and Christchurch, adding Western Sydney and Tokyo services.
Japan
Japan travel news and blogs: Tokyo, Kyoto, the Shinkansen, seasons, food and rural Japan, gathered from travel publishers worldwide.
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Hilton’s Motto Debut in Japan Signals a Bigger Mid-Market Shift
If Japan reaches 60 million visitors by 2030 as planned, hotel companies will need more rooms, and more affordable ones. And that is exactly what Hilton aims to do.
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Never Ending Footsteps
Two Weeks in Japan: An Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Two weeks is the perfect amount of time for first-time visitors to Japan. I love this country, and it has so much to offer its guests. With so many incredible places to check off, however, planning an…
One Mile at a Time
A First Class Quest to Japan
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The Radavist
Circles Japan Visit Stinner Frameworks
In the latest video from Stinner Frameworks, the team sits down with Shige from Circles Japan and Sim Works during his visit to Stinner’s Santa Barbara workshop. In this video, Aaron and Shige discuss…
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Family Traveller
How to explore Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with kids – without squeezing into a tiny hotel room
Japan has almost as many must-see destinations as there are kinds of Pokémon: Tokyo pulsates with futuristic cityscapes and character-packed shops; Kyoto serves up temples, bamboo forests and traditio…
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Never Ending Footsteps
What’s it Like in Japan? 31 Travel Tips for 2026
There’s nowhere in the world like Japan. From the moment I first stepped foot in Tokyo, I felt I was on a whole other planet. The neon, the noise, the sheer number of people: it was overwhelming, for…
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Letters from Japan
The Mighty Autumn Colors
Letters from Japan, August 2026: some of my favorite foliage-viewing destinations in Japan, in chronological order from September to December.
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Letters from Japan
Planning a Trip to Japan: Guides, Ideas & Resources
A collection of posts from the newsletter and website to help with planning a trip to Japan.
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Get Lost with Lonely Planet
Osaka’s woman-run bars
And why they should be at the top of your list.
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Letters from Japan
Summer in Japan: The Hokkaido Edition
Letters from Japan, July 2026: A summer trip to Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido, and an ode to timeless landscapes.
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MotoQuest
Japan Testimonial: Tom’s Look at Riding Japan
You went to Japan again? Why? I heard this from friends and riding buddies after my May ‘26 ride around Shikoku. Even heard the question from neighbors who don’t ride. Ok, why? Media and news have cre…
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Letters from Japan
Books About Japan (From the Archive)
Letters from Japan, June 2026: Rainy season notes and an archive edition of a literary journey across Japan.
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Letters from Japan
A Not-So-Pale View of the Hills: Nagasaki and Beyond
Letters from Japan, May 2026: a trip through Nagasaki, Amakusa, Goto Islands and Shimabara Peninsula.
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Two Wandering Soles
The 2-day Kyoto Itinerary I’d Recommend to First-Timers
This 2 day Kyoto itinerary is the perfect guide for your first visit to one of Japan’s most popular cities. From Fushimi Inari Shrine to the best restaurants, we've included top sights, hidden gems, a…
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Two Wandering Soles
Our Favorite Things to Do in Kyoto, Japan (+ free map!)
Considered the “cultural capital of Japan”, Kyoto is full of can’t-miss sights, hidden gems, and world-renowned dining. We’re sharing the very best things to do in Kyoto, including the most popular at…
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Two Wandering Soles
The 5 Day Tokyo Itinerary I’d Recommend to All My Friends
From the bustling Shibuya Scramble to the sumo stables morning practice, this is the 5 day Tokyo itinerary I'd recommend to anyone on their first visit. Plus we’ve included lots of tips from our perso…
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Two Wandering Soles
Best Day Trips from Tokyo We’d Personally Recommend
Whether you’re craving the serenity of a lush forest, a refreshing seaside breeze, or a good glass of wine, this list of the best day trips from Tokyo has everything you need to escape the city for a…
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Letters from Japan
Walking Kumano Kodo: The Imperial Route
Letters from Japan, April 2026: back to Kumano Kodo, the Nakahechi Route, eight years later.
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Letters from Japan
For the Love of Ritual: Onsen in Japan
Letters from Japan, March 2026: some of my favorite hot spring experiences in Japan.