Today, I went on a solo trip to Japan and documented my first-class experience. This travel vlog showcases my journey and ...

As an American, I made several travel mistakes during my first trip to Japan. There was train etiquette I wasn't aware of, and I often felt underdressed in Tokyo. I didn't realize I couldn't wear my ...

Japanese locals have revealed their biggest pet peeves when it comes to the behavior of travelers following a tourism tsunami that has challenged the nation. From geisha being harassed to arguments in ...

As I write this, I’m in a half-awake, somewhat delirious state that comes from trying to adjust to a 14-hour time difference, otherwise known as jet lag. Granted, I’ve been home for an entire four ...

The sumo museum has a full-sized wrestling ring and visitors with a foreign passport are granted free entry.

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In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking that first plunge can be intimidating.