Japan’s passport ranks No. 2 globally, yet only 17.5% of citizens have one
Japan boasts the world’s second most powerful passport, allowing visa-free access to 190 destinations. Yet, only 17.5% of its ...
When travelling to Kyoto, here’s how to escape the crowds
Known as the cultural capital of Japan, the city is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, ...
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito to Hold 1st Press Conference March 3
Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, will hold his first press conference March 3, the ...
Snowy villages, swordmakers and quiet onsen: Why you should visit Japan’s crowd-free Gifu province
Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood ...
Just 17% of Japan citizens hold passport, data shows
Only around one in six Japanese citizens hold valid passports, fresh data has shown, with the number of residents travelling abroad slowly recovering but still below pre-pandemic levels.