I recently went to Japan for the first time, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Shima Onsen. I made some mistakes while planning my trip, like stressing about dinner reservations. I also wish I had spent far ...

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 ...

Lake bridge in fog with tree reflection in water, Ino-cho, Kochi Prefecture. . If you’re ready to explore Japan in a novel and enriching way, check out these two new tours offered by Walk Japan. If ...

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"Before we flew there, I was clear from the jumpstart: 'This is not a vacation! This is a cultural trip! It's educational,' " Simmons tells PEOPLE Anya Leon is a Senior News Editor and the Parents ...