Japan

It will apply to both Japanese and foreign travellers leaving the country by plane or ship.

Planning on making the trip to catch the blooms this year? Brush up on your hanami (flower viewing) etiquette with these hanami expert-approved tips.

If you’re planning on travelling to Japan for the cherry blossom viewing anytime soon, here are the best spots to check out.

If you’re already itching for a quick trip during the long Chinese New Year (CNY) break, consider these destinations.

Booking data from agoda reveals the growing ambitions of the adventurous independent traveller.

Got Japan on your bucket list? You're not the only one. As the 2020 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympics draw closer, Japan is only getting busier.

Whoever said you needed to go for for that Frozen experience?

Tokyo Snake Center in the Harajuku district, houses 35 snakes from over 20 species!

Do you like your Christmas cold and cosy? In Asia, we do the yuletide celebrations a little... differently.

While every city in the world has some kind of street food, only a handful of them leave you craving for more.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization released their annual findings on travel trends, predicting the up-and-coming destinations around the world.

If you’ve ever seen the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, your expectations of Kyoto are likely to be... a tad bit limited.

As Asia evolves to meet the needs of an ever-expanding market, it is fast becoming known for its distinctive drinking scene.

I was in Japan for 10 days and used my umbrella the entire time. It became an extension of my wardrobe.

I was told that in order to truly experience the local culture, the Japanese onsen (hot spring) is a must-do when in Tokyo.

In line with Cathay Pacific's ‘Life Well Travelled’ philosophy, ‘The Sounds of Travelling Well’ wants to reward you with free flights!

In addition to visiting Tokyo’s robot-themed restaurants and fashion districts, have a look at these Walk Japan tours you can take.

Some wander for the sights, others travel for the architecture. But book lovers traverse the world for a great library.

Slow down, stop and appreciate before proceeding!

Good news for travellers coming in to Japan: As of 30 January 2017, the starting fare for taxis in Tokyo has been significantly reduced to JPY410 for the first 1.054 kilometers.

Travelling with friends can be challenging. Marina Mahathir shares her insights on travelling with friends without straining the bond you share.

Travel Tales: Rebecca shares about here experience spending a day with a host family in Sapporo.

Pioneer of off-the-beaten-track tours of Japan, Walk Japan announces the launch of the Hokkaido Snow Tour and Oita Hot Spring Trail.

Drop by these rustic getaways away from the big city bustle using Japan's efficient train system.