Dreaming of your first Japan trip? Let me show you exactly how to plan a trip to Tokyo like a pro! This post about how to plan a trip to Tokyo for the first time was written by family travel expert ...

The Tokyo Skytree, the city’s soaring 634 metre landmark, that moment arrives in the form of a simple postcard but this ...

As one of the world’s most vibrant and important cities, Tokyo, Japan offers many different reasons to visit. Between mesmerizing sights, an incredibly vibrant culture, and delicious food, seeing ...

Though I typically steer clear of popular travel destinations, especially during peak summer season, I make an exception for Tokyo. From childhood summer vacations to, more recently, solo sojourns as ...

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 ...

There are three things you need to know about the lifestyle of a sumo wrestler (rikishi). The first is that the young, male-only athlete must eat between 7,000 and 9,000 calories a day. The second is ...

It’s Saturday midday in Zürich and it’s snowy, blustery and comfortably cosy. My mother and I just boarded the Swiss LX 160 to Tokyo Narita, mom is across the aisle and I’m looking forward… ...

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to book that Japan trip, this is it. Your Japan travel dreams are easier to reach ...