Japan

Japan offers a travel experience that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with a futuristic obsession with technology.

For the automotive enthusiast, Japan is the ultimate pilgrimage site, home to legendary car meets at the Daikoku Parking Area, world-class museums like the Toyota Automobile Museum, and the biennially held Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo. Beyond the urban sprawl of Tokyo and Osaka, Japan’s rural prefectures offer some of the most rewarding driving roads in Asia, from the “Romancing Road” in the Japanese Alps to the coastal loops of the Izu Peninsula.

This category explores Japan’s diverse regions, offering insights into navigating the Shinkansen network, finding hidden culinary gems, and experiencing the “car-centric” side of Japanese travel that most guides overlook.