New Opening: Nest Hotel Tokyo Hanzomon Offers Creature Comforts There are so many new hotels opening in Tokyo and across Japan, yet it’s still…
8 New Hotels in Tokyo 2018: High-Tech, Boutique, Capsule & Ryokan As Tokyo sets its sights on the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the following year’s Summer…
A Guide to Taxis in Japan: Apps, Fares, Hailing & Booking Taxis are a great way to get somewhere fast — especially when you’re not sure…
A Guide to Car Rental in Japan First Things First: Why Rent a Car in Japan at All? Japan is world famous…
4 of Japan’s Most Fun and Scenic Train Journeys Japan is often touted as a utopia for rail travel what with the Shinkansen’s soaring…
A Guide to Bus Travel in Japan Traveling by Bus in Japan While Japan is most famous for its high speed and…
New Book Explores 100 of Japan’s “Hidden Towns” Every traveler in Japan is going to hit the big cities, and places like Kyoto,…
A Guide to Train Travel in Japan Japan Train Types On both JR and privately owned lines across the country, there are a…
Air Travel in Japan: A Guide to Major Airports, Airlines, and Cheap Flights Air travel in Japan is similar to travel by train: generally smooth and punctual with good…
5 Adventure Activities in Okinawa (That Aren’t Snorkeling or Diving) The tropical paradise of Okinawa is well known for its snorkeling and diving spots surrounding its southern isles, but…
14 Traditional Japanese Towns That Still Feel Like They’re in the Edo Period With their charmingly retro architecture and atmosphere, these traditional towns around Japan offer a glimpse…
The Unlikely Connection Between Thomas Edison and Iwashimizu Hachimangu In southern Kyoto, you’ll find Iwashimizu Hachimangu, a shrine that has been famous for its…
The World’s Best Hot Springs: Picked by Japan’s Most Famous Female Comedy Group They’re the most famous all-female comedic trio in Japan. Known collectively as Mori San Chu;…
Daiwa Royal: New Kyoto Hotel Fuses Japanese Tradition with Cutting-Edge Tech The first thing you see when you walk through Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto’s lattice…
Shimokitazawa Gets Its First Hostel This April Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods for lovers of alternative live music, vintage…
