To know about Japan

From 2028, tourists from countries currently exempt from visa requirements for Japan (such as France, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada) will need to obtain an electronic authorization to tra

The busiest airport in Japan and the third-busiest airport in the world, Haneda International Airport is a major transportation hub that services the most populated metropolitan center in the world

The busiest airport in Japan and the third-busiest airport in the world, Haneda International Airport is a major transportation hub that services the most populated metropolitan center in the world

Plane tickets, hotels, restaurants... Japan has a reputation for being an expensive destination.

When visiting Japan as a tourist, nothing can spoil the fun like a nasty headache, an unfortunate flu or digestive problems.

Luggage... an essential but inconvenient reality of travel. But the good news is that you can travel light without any problems in Japan.

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the Japanese practice of immersing yourself in nature to improve your health and well-being.

Jetlag and back pain? Perhaps you should try shiatsu.

Japanese fashion is deeply rooted in the country's history and culture.

Sakamoto Ryōma was a key figure in Japan's transition from shogunate rule to the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century.

The Kamakura period (1185-1333) marked a major shift in Japan's political and social structure.

The Heian period, from 794 to 1185, is considered the golden age of classical Japanese culture.

Okonomiyaki is a unique dish amongst Japan's culinary roster, and two of the country's most famous cities boast a unique type of okonomiyaki that has ignited a bit of a (friendly) rivalry.

Japan’s geography is often associated with two major features: the jagged peaks of rolling mountain ranges and the pristine waters of deep blue oceans.

Check out five great spots for refreshing and sweet kakigori in Japan's capital of Tokyo!

Have you been studying Japanese at evening classes? Have you installed apps to test your hiragana and kanji on your commute? Do you have a notebook with lines of words written fiercely?

True phenomenon of pop culture, manga have been able to make a place for themselves on the Japanese national scene, but also internationally.

Kitakyushu has a literary heritage. There are museums dedicated to Mori Ogai, Seicho Matsumoto as well as the more general Kitakyushu Literature Museum.

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio.

The modern Japanese actor best known abroad, Takeshi Kitano, with his face half paralyzed by a motorcycle accident, starred in several successful yakuza films, such as Hana-bi or the famous movie Z

Three featured films were based on the battle of Iwo Hima, including two by Clint Eastwood, in which the narrations are made in English and Japanese.

Japanese surnames are generally constructed from kanji related to places, features or plants.

Aizuchi, a fundamental element of Japanese communication, reveal all the subtlety and richness of the Japanese language.

The Japanese phrase "desu ne" is commonly encountered by learners of the language, but its various meanings and uses can be confusing at first.