Japan

Culture holidays

Japan’s ‘Little Kyoto’ is one of the most relaxing places I’ve visited

As the older generation dies out and young residents leave for big cities, the residents of Ozu have found a way to survive: turning empty, historic houses into accommodation.

Anthony Dennis

At 1.7 kilometres, Kansai International holds the record for the longest airport terminal in the world.

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Airport reviews

This charmless airport terminal is the world’s longest (and is slowly sinking)

An architectural and aviation landmark when it opened, Osaka’s Kansai International still measures up, except for one small thing.

Kristie Kellahan

Tokyo

The best way to see Tokyo? Get lost, say these two experts

In the decades since Michelle Mackintosh and Steve Wide first set foot in Tokyo on their honeymoon in the late 1990s, they’ve watched the city transform.

Julietta Jameson

Savvy traveller

Save your yen: How to travel Japan on a budget

Japan is already a good-value destination, but here are a few key tips on how to make your yen stretch even further.

Brian Johnston

The Oita prefecture is known for its traditional rural scenery.

Asia

How to enjoy the simple life on a Japanese farm stay

This tourist experience offers a delicious taste of the simple life in Kyushu and insight into the Japanese concept of “ikigai”.

Ben Groundwater

Kagoshima, viewed from Shiroyama Observatory.

Cruises

Port guide: Kagoshima, Japan

Japan’s southernmost big city is relaxed and easy-going, but has one almighty sight that might make you leap in alarm. Prepare for a smoking hot encounter.

Brian Johnston

Shimonada station, overlooks the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea.

Train journeys

Forget Tokyo or Kyoto. This humble station is Japan’s most photographed

Not even the frenetic train terminals of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto can match the Instagram appeal of this obscure whistle-stop station in a remote beauty spot.