JTC Editorial

City Guides

Sapporo Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Sapporo is Hokkaido's gateway — snow festivals, the freshest seafood, miso ramen, and easy access to Niseko powder. This 2026 first-timer guide covers where to stay, eat, and day-trip to.
Flights & Airports

Kansai Airport Guide for First-Time Visitors: Terminals, Transport & Costs

Kansai Airport (KIX) guide 2026: Haruka Express, Nankai Rapi:t, bus & taxi costs to Osaka and Kyoto, terminal maps, and tips for first-time visitors.
Flights & Airports

Narita Airport Guide for First-Time Visitors

Complete Narita Airport guide: N'EX to Tokyo, Keisei Skyliner, terminal transfers, luggage delivery, SIM cards, currency exchange. Updated April 2026.
City Guides

Mount Fuji Guide 2026: Routes, Tours & Climbing Tips

Complete Mount Fuji guide for first-time visitors. Explore climbing routes, tours, seasons, costs, and essential tips for Japan's iconic volcano.
City Guides

Kawaguchiko Travel Guide 2026 — Where to Stay, What to See & Lake Activities

Complete Kawaguchiko guide including Mount Fuji views, lake activities, accommodations, dining, and day trip tips. Booking and pricing for 2026.
Planning & Preparation

Things to Book Before Japan: Complete Checklist for 2026

What actually needs booking before you land in Japan in 2026 — hotels in Kyoto, JR Pass, teamLab and Ghibli Park tickets, pocket WiFi or eSIM, and the few things you genuinely cannot wait for.
Planning & Preparation

Japan Travel Preparation Checklist: Complete 3-Month Guide

A 3-month Japan travel preparation checklist for 2026 — passport, visa, vaccinations, bookings by priority, packing, money, and the last-week tasks most travelers forget until they're at the airport.
Flights & Airports

Cheap Flights to Japan Guide: Book Flights for Less

Complete guide to booking cheap flights to Japan. Learn best booking times, cheapest routes, budget airlines, seasonal prices, and expert tips to save money on Japan flights.
City Guides

Fukuoka Travel Guide: Must-See Attractions & Local Food

Complete Fukuoka guide for first-time visitors. Hakata ramen, yatai stalls, Canal City, Fukuoka Tower, and transport tips from the airport.
City Guides

Okinawa Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

First-time visitor's guide to Okinawa: Churaumi Aquarium, Shuri Castle, island hopping, costs, accommodation. Updated April 2026.