Boomers discovered many of today’s trendiest travel spots long before they became popular. These ten destinations were their ...

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering revising its hotel tax from a fixed nightly fee to a flat 3% levy on ...

You just can't beat trying your first bowl of steaming hot ramen in Tokyo! If your mouth is already watering just thinking ...

For decades, ecologists looked at cities as biological deserts. We paved paradise, put up a parking lot, and assumed nature ...

The Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Nov. 26 that it plans to change its accommodation tax on hotel and inn guests ...

“Ohayou” (good morning), I’m greeted by smiling staff as I make my way into the 7-Eleven – a staple location for any Japan ...

Held throughout December, satisfy your ramen cravings at each “act” of the Ramen Expo 2025. From rich black miso ramen to ...

Expedia reports unique hotels in historic buildings, or "Salvaged Stays," are trending in 2026, attracting travelers seeking ...

As a Japanese cosmetics brand, it’s not surprising that Parado would draw parallels between the shades if its lip plumpers and the colors of cherry blossoms. They even have a series that they call ...

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she'll ...

The Shimanami Kaido, also known as the Nishiseto Expressway, runs from Onomichi to Imabari. Meandering across 6 islands in ...

In 1997, scientists and bureaucrats gathered in Japan to talk about greenhouse-gas emissions. At Lincoln Center, a group of ...