Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My first trip to Japan left me feeling rude and underdressed. I wish I'd known better before I left. As an American, I made ...

I made several mistakes on my first trip to Japan that led me to miss out on some great opportunities.Ashley Probst Driven by a desire to connect with my heritage, I set out on a three-week journey to ...

As I write this, I’m in a half-awake, somewhat delirious state that comes from trying to adjust to a 14-hour time difference, otherwise known as jet lag. Granted, I’ve been home for an entire four ...

Japan offers gardens to explore, temples to visit and sumptuous food to sample. Photo Credit: Catherine Parker Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating, I was when I first started. The language ...

My kids were adamant that we take a family vacation to Japan this year. Despite being a seasoned traveler, the idea of planning this trip overwhelmed me. I decided a small family group tour was the ...

As an American, I felt out of place or unprepared during a few parts of my trip to Japan.Emily Pennington As a professional travel writer, I rarely experience culture shock, and I adore the wild ...

I spent three weeks solo traveling through Japan on my first visit to the country. Even as a seasoned traveler, I made plenty of rookie mistakes before and during my trip. Next time, I'd try to learn ...