Vibrant, stylish, well-organized, ancient and futuristic at the same time. This is Tokyo, a metropolis of 13 million people with an unexpected traditional side that makes it one of the most charming ...

A Tokyo-based writer of 20 years ... reached by a weekly 24-hour ferry ride (twice weekly in summer), so with travel time included you’ll need to schedule at least five days for the trip.

Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn't be overlooked, and everything you should see during ...

Soulful dining experiences in Tokyo blend the traditional with the ... “Their knowledge guides what we source, as well as what we do not source.” Chef Shinobu Namae founded L'effervescence ...

From Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico to Thanksgiving festivities in New York City, November will be a great month to travel. Starting in March 2025, budget airline Zipair will offer four weekly ...

Compared to the towering department stores, fast food joints and expansive billboards in the centre of Tokyo, here you’ll find vintage clothes markets, libraries, vegan cafes, yoga studios and ...

Mention Tokyo and you’ll hear rave reviews from anyone who has been there. The food! The people! The shopping! Share that you’ll be traveling solo, and you may find they add a few caveats. “The ...

As most travelers know, Tokyo is huge. The city is urban sprawl at its most overwhelming, making finding the best places to eat, shop, see, let alone sleep, a downright chore. The city is broken ...

Around three hours from Tokyo via shinkansen, Hokuriku region is the perfect place to go to explore Japan’s food, history and ...