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December 21, 2014

On March 14, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended from Nagano to Kanazawa, reducing travel times to various destinations.

Covering the seasonal colors from the peaks of Hokkaido to the gardens and parks of Tokyo and Kyoto.

March 2015 will see three new passes, two improved passes and two discontinued passes.

The large selection of passes for Osaka, Kyoto and surroundings leaves many visitors confused.

Tips on how to find a hotel room in Kyoto during the autumn color season.

A new rail pass has become available for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen, but it generally underperforms the Japan Rail Pass.

The hot spring town north of Tokyo keeps becoming more attractive thanks to various beautification projects.

A new, free smartphone application including speech translation, route planner, weather forecast and more.

Opened on June 11, Toranomon Hills is Tokyo’s newest landmark and tallest building.

Japan’s newest world heritage site is centered around the country’s first modern silk factory.

One of Japan’s prettiest, old-fashioned onsen towns was finally added to our sightseeing guide.

Part seven in our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast of the Tohoku Region.

Until mid June, it is possible to walk along the route’s deep snow corridor.

A list of recommended hiking destinations across Japan for easy walking to multi-day trekking.

Exploring the wide range of shopping opportunities around Osaka Station from the newest malls to the local shopping arcades.

The international terminal increased in size, and intercontinental flights started operating during daytime from March 30.

A book based on japan-guide.com user ratings went on sale in Japan: The 100 Most Famous Views of Japan selected by foreigners.

Some tips on how to find a hotel room in Kyoto during the busy cherry blossom season.

Japan’s tallest skyscraper opened in Osaka on March 7. It features an elegant observation deck 300 meters above the city.

A visit to Tokyo to view early flowering plum and cherry blossoms on March 4.

Spectacular ice structures can be seen at this winter festival in the center of Hokkaido until late March.

A new seasonal bus and rail pass for skiers and snow seekers visiting northern Nagano Prefecture.

The japan-guide.com coverage of the 2014 cherry blossom season.

Quiet port town in Hiroshima Prefecture featured in Ponyo and The Wolverine.

Listing some of Japan’s best and most unique museums.