Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and …

Osaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known …

Travel guide for Saitama Prefecture, Japan.Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is Tokyo 's neighbor to the north. Much of southeastern Saitama, including the prefectural capital of …

Explore Japan with this interactive Google Map featuring attractions, accommodations, and travel information for various destinations across the country.

Japan Event Calendar for October 2025: national holidays, events, festivals.

The Japan Rail Pass (also commonly called JR Pass) is a nationwide rail pass for long-distance train travel in Japan. The pass can be used only by foreign tourists and offers unlimited rides …

Oct 13, 2025 · The expo was held from April 13 to October 13, 2025 64 million visitors - more than half of Japan's population - visited the Expo 70 in Osaka, making it one of the most successful …

Jun 9, 2002 · About Japanese postwar history.After World War II had ended, Japan was devastated. All the large cities (with the exception of Kyoto), the industries and the …

Saitama (さいたま) is a major city within half an hour by train north of Tokyo. The city was newly formed in 2001 with the merger of Urawa, Omiya and other municipalities. Saitama is primarily …

Arita-yaki A must-see destination for Japanese pottery fans, Arita is the birthplace of porcelain in Japan with the discovery of kaolin in a nearby stone quarry. Arita ware tends to be made of …