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In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple

In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.
Why I Moved: For a Life in a Misty Mountain Town in Rural Japan

Why I Moved: For a Life in a Misty Mountain Town in Rural Japan

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s found a community and made a home.

Through Bird Watching, Tokyo’s Black and Brown Residents Are Finding Community

In the city's green spaces, members of Flock Together discover Tokyo's fauna—and solidarity among Black and brown residents.

What Is Womb Therapy and Do I Need It?

Writer Maria Yagoda attempts to answer these questions with a wellness treatment in Tokyo.

Where to Eat, Stay, Play in Osaka, the In-Your-Face Cousin of Tokyo

This buzzing metropolis known as “the kitchen of Japan” takes food and fun to another level.

The Best Time to Visit Japan—and How Many Days to Stay

Plus: When to go for cheap flights, the etiquette to know, and which cities to see (you probably know the answer).

7 Different Ways of Experiencing Queer Asia

From the electrifying drag scene in Manila to tranquil Nepalese mountaintops, these are some of the most exciting destinations for LGBTQ travel in Asia.

Rashida Jones on a Magical, Deer-Filled Day Trip From Kyoto

The actor and her family visited Nara and were impressed by the depth of spirituality in its artistic spaces.

Layover in Tokyo? Go Strawberry Picking Next to Narita Airport

When faced with a lengthy layover, airline lounges are a fine way to pass the time—but what about an airport farm?

Why This Japanese Town Is Blocking Their Best View of Mount Fuji

Crowds of tourists have swarmed a local convenience store for a specific photo of Mount Fuji—and the town has had enough.

Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Review: Business vs. First Class

What it's like flying Japan Airlines business class and first class on the Airbus A350-1000 between New York and Tokyo.

The Best Places to Shop in Kyoto

Mixing fresh thinking and centuries-old tradition, Japan's former imperial capital is a hive of artisanal creativity.

An 8-Day Cycling Adventure From Tokyo to Kyoto

Rather than speeding between the two cities on the Shinkansen bullet train, Tom Vanderbilt explores caught-in-time towns and rides past epic natural beauty on Japan's backroads.