Travel
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury
Debuting in Kyoto’s historic Gion district in spring 2026
Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa
Greater Tokyo's unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.
11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo
Escape to nature with these cafés near Tokyo
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
A low-cost taste of nomadic living
Teshima: Not Just Another Island
From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway
How food, pop culture and slow living coexist on Japan’s quietly changing island
Matsue: A City in the “Shade,” Full of Stories
What to know about the San’in region’s largest city
Mikuni Minato: A Peaceful Port Town Away from the Crowds
Blow off steam like a wealthy Edo merchant
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa
Unwind in Sesoko Island’s only luxury resort
Conrad Tokyo: Where Omotenashi Guides Every Detail
How General Manager Neil McInnes and his team shape thoughtful hospitality through detail, design and anticipation
Christmas in Okinawa
A festive escape to the sea in sunny Okinawa
Travel Guide to the Charm of Tomonoura
Life in the Seto Inland Sea town of Tomo-no-Ura
New Luxury Hotel FUFU Tokyo Ginza Has a Private Onsen in Every Room
A newly opened luxury resort in Ginza offering private onsen, garden suites and refined Japanese hospitality
Why is Hokkaido Milk, Cream and Cheese so Popular?
Hokkaido dairy - the cream of the crop
A Journey Through Towada-Hachimantai National Park
Japan's Volcanic Heartland
Asahidake, Hokkaido
The highest peak in the "Playground of the Gods"
Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways
Trade Tokyo’s winter chill for coral lagoons and warm island air—Palau’s new direct flight brings paradise within reach
Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari
A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city
Neighorhood Guide: Exploring Chiba’s Hidden Treasures
History by the airport
Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving
Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful
Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo
Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu
8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo
Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off