Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town

Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar

Tokyo’s “Sexy” Aquarium is Back

Japan finds new ways to talk about sex

Shibuya Street Drinking Ban Starts Today

Day one of Dry Shibuya

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: October 2024

Editors’ picks for your city views, afternoon teas and shopping hauls

Novotel Nara

A newly-opened destination hotel in Japan’s ancient capital