Japan is one of the most sought-after traveling locations for people all over the world. It is a land where tradition and ...

Employees in nearly half of companies in Japan have been asked to kneel on the ground in the "dogeza" style to apologise to ...

A government survey released Friday showed that over 85 percent of respondents are concerned that the increase in foreign tourists visiting Japanese national parks could lead to more instances of bad ...

Japan, a land of ancient traditions and modern marvels, offers a unique and unforgettable travel experience. However, to ...

In Japanese culture, reciprocating gifts is crucial for maintaining harmony and balance in relationships. If you receive a gift, it's culturally expected that you will return the favor with a gift of ...

The Chilean gymnast apologised after a video of the stunt elicited widespread condemnation from Japanese social media users.

Agoda presents some tips on getting into onsen, Japan's unique hot spring spa culture, for first-time travellers.

Japan is, generally, aware that there are a number of finer points of Japanese etiquette that may not be readily apparent to overseas tourists, and most locals are willing to overlook non-malicious ...

Ichi-go, ichi-e. As far as Japanese proverbs go, this one feels especially inspiring in these times. Translated as “One lifetime, one gathering,” this lesson and reminder to live in the moment and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My half-sister is 11 years older than me. As far as I can tell, she hasn’t worked in years. A couple of years ago, she mentioned that she “now has money,” and she seems to ...

With Japan being a top international destination, digital travel platform Agoda shares insights into the unique hot spring ...