Sakura (cherry blossom) marks the beginning of spring. The sakura’s fleeting life span, analogous to that of human life, encourages us to infuse our lives with more future nostalgia.

An adventure at sea is easy with a cruise from Tokyo aboard the MSC Bellissima with stops in Kagoshima, Japan, and Jeju Island, South Korea.

Kinugawa Onsen is a mineral hot spring destination near Nikko.

When François Verny and other French engineers founded Yokosuka Iron Works in 1871, it became Japan’s first Western-style shipyard with dry docks.

Located in the center of Tokyo and a short 10-minute train ride from Hardy Barracks, Daimon, or Hamamatsucho, is a busy business district filled with hundreds of skyscrapers, along with the capital’s new and old symbols.

If you’re on a budget and looking for a delicious meal that is both filling and won’t break the bank, Nangokutei, a chain restaurant with a location near Yokosuka Naval Base, is a great place to go.

In Japan, there are countless yakiniku or Korean-style barbecue joints.

Ariake is a scenic waterfront district in Tokyo near Odaiba. Here, you might find yourself attending a sports event, concert or design festival as the area is home to some important entertainment venues.

It’s time to pay your annual road taxes, which are mandated by Japanese law and based on vehicle engine size.

Although the weather in Japan can be unpredictable, especially as spring approaches, don’t let it stop you from exploring!