Accommodation

Shimokitazawa Gets Its First Hostel This April

Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods for lovers of alternative live music, vintage…

New Elegant, Arty Hotel is the Perfect Retreat for a Rainy Day in Kanazawa

There’s an old Japanese proverb that says, “You can leave without your lunchbox, but never…

TRUNK: Harajuku’s Hippest Hotel Also Has a Conscience

If TRUNK (HOTEL) were a person, here’s how they’d likely be described: That friend who’s…

Chikusenso: A Hidden Jewel of a Ryokan in Tohoku

A luxurious ryokan awaits you in Tohoku. By Koko Shinoda Between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures…

48 Hours in Nikko: A Complete Itinerary of What to Do, Where to Eat & Where to Stay

Nikko: one of the most famous areas in Japan, and home to Nikko Toshogu Shrine…

New Hot Spring Resort in Kumamoto Offers Six Ways to Relax

Looking to get out of the city? Why not head to Yutorelo Yamaga, a new…

Stylish Capsule Hotel with Coffee Stand Comes to Akasaka in May

Upscale capsule hotel chain Nine Hours is on a roll: their newest stylish location will…

New Hotel on Miyakojima Offers the Authentic Okinawa Experience

Miyakojima is one of the most popular islands in Okinawa, and with the opening of…

New Secret Luxe Glamping Spot Opens in Tokyo’s Okutama Region

A new luxury camping experience redefines what you can expect from a night in Tokyo.…

Experience the Future of Hospitality at This IoT Smart Hostel

Akihabara has long been known as a place where you can see the latest technology,…

Sleep Like a Monk: Temple Stays in Japan

Staying overnight at a temple is an ideal way to experience Japanese Buddhism. Here’s what…

Escape to Japan’s Most Secluded Onsen Ryokan

Looking for the ultimate private getaway? Here are four of the most hidden-away natural hot…

24 Ways to Experience the Best That Japan Has to Offer

Launched in 2015, Omotenashi Selection is a collection of quality Japan-made products conveying the country’s…

Upscale Capsule Hotel Chain Nine Hours Opens New Branch in Takebashi

Capsule hotels—the inexpensive accommodations featuring rows of narrowly-stacked sleeping compartments—have enchanted and intrigued many a…

Check In to This Karuizawa Hotel That Especially Caters to Canines

Hate leaving your pooch at home when you go away for weekends? Regina-Resort Kyukaruizawa offers…