Japan
How much will Tokyo’s new hotel tax cost you?
The 3% levy will apply to all accommodation costing more than ¥13,000 per night.
Japan’s bullet trains are getting private first class suites
The Shinkansen’s new Supreme Class suites include a lockable door and airline-style pricing.
This Japanese hotel has its own speedway racetrack
Get the adrenaline pumping with a few laps around the speedway before indulging in the Mt Fuji-vi...
Review: the JR East bullet train to Japan’s gyoza capital
If you’re visiting Tokyo, catch the Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, Japan’s gyoza capital.
New travel rules for Aussies visiting Japan
The mandatory digital entry permit will apply to tourists who currently enjoy visa-free status.
Tourists to pay up to double for Japan’s attractions
A new pricing system means foreign visitors to Japan will face higher costs at major attractions.
Ski express: Qantas launches direct flight to Sapporo
The seasonal route gives Australians a quicker way to get to Japan’s iconic snowfields.
First look: the world’s longest ‘hotel’ is opening in Japan
The unique hotel from JR East is breathing new life into Japan’s regional towns.
The traveller’s guide to sake, Japan’s national drink
How to drink sake, basic etiquette and why some cost up to $500 a bottle.
Why Tokyo’s tropical islands are its best-kept secret
From hot springs and hiking to active volcanoes and snorkelling, Tokyo’s islands are its most pre...
These Japanese onsen are worth travelling for
Dreaming of a trip to Japan? You certainly will be after seeing these enchanting onsen hot springs.
A trip to Japan reveals what makes Grand Seiko watches tick
Take a 1000-kilometre journey into the complicated world of Japan's most complicated, luxurious w...
A guide to Japan’s secret wine region, just outside Tokyo
Though not as well known as those from the Rhine Valley or Marlborough, Japanese white wines are ...
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, unpretentious luxury
This box-fresh five-star entrant brings a splash of New York style to downtown Tokyo.
Elevate your travels at the 13 best luxury hotels in Tokyo
From rooftop hot springs to diamond martinis, Tokyo's best hotels are truly in a league of their ...
Tokyo-Haneda Airport’s new hot springs is open for business
Travellers are able to soak, shop and indulge pre-flight at the airport’s new social hub.
Your essential guide to skiing in Japan
Everything you need to know about the Japanese ski season, the slopes to visit and the resorts to...
Japan reopens to international tourists from today
No testing or quarantine, no visas or arrivals caps as the nation welcomes visitors back to its d...
