Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo. Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. Previously a small castle town, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 ...
Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō), also known as White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. The castle is both a national treasure and a World Heritage Site.
Osaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa. Before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved with the reign of each new emperor, Naniwa was once Japan's capital city, the first one ever known. In the 16th century, Toyotomi Hideyoshi chose ...
The Basics about Overtourism in Japan Within the past ten years, visitor numbers to Japan exploded from under 10 million to over 30 million per year. While greatly contributing to the local economies and to the improvement of intercultural understanding, tourism has also started to show its less pleasing aspects more prominently.
Explore Japan with this interactive Google Map featuring attractions, accommodations, and travel information for various destinations across the country.
The Japan Rail Pass (also commonly called JR Pass) is a nationwide rail pass for long-distance train travel in Japan. The pass can be used only by foreign tourists and offers unlimited rides on JR trains for one, two or three weeks. It comes in two types: ordinary and green car. The latter is valid on green cars (first class cars), which offer more spacious seats than ordinary cars. The pass ...
The expo was held from April 13 to October 13, 2025 64 million visitors - more than half of Japan's population - visited the Expo 70 in Osaka, making it one of the most successful events in the country's history. 55 years later, the world expo is returning to the city, addressing issues facing humankind on a global scale. The theme of the Expo 2025 is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives ...
