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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.
By Kate Crockett

The 30 Best Hotels in Tokyo
Whether it's a traditional ryokan in the middle of the city or a quirky boutique hotel you seek, Tokyo has a little bit of everything.
By Brandon Presser

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.
By Arati Menon

28 Best Things to Do in Tokyo
How to let the wonderful, sometimes frenetic, energy of the city take over.
By Melinda Joe
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.
By Christine Ochefu
What Is Womb Therapy and Do I Need It?
Writer Maria Yagoda attempts to answer these questions with a wellness treatment in Tokyo.
By Maria Yagoda
13 Beautiful Destinations You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
These gorgeous locales and vistas are worth adding to your travel bucket list.
By Katherine McLaughlin
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.
By Matt Ortile
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).
By Matt Ortile
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.
By Kat Chen
The Best Affordable Hotels in Tokyo
From Akasaka to Shinjuku, these eclectic Tokyo hotels have rooms for under $300 a night.
By Paris Wilson
The Best Airbnbs in Tokyo
Whether you want to be near nightlife, temples, or shopping, these properties will elevate your trip.
By Kristin Braswell
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.
By Lale Arikoglu
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?
By Chadner Navarro
10 Best Airbnbs in Kyoto
From an artist’s guest house to a villa in the mountains, these are some of the best finds in the cultural capital of Japan.
By Selena Hoy
12 Best Hotels in Kyoto
From ryokans to a five-star onsen, here are the best hotels in Japan’s former ancient capital.
By Danielle Demetriou
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.
By Connor Sturges
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.
By Chris Dong
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.
By Chris Schalkx
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.
By Tom Vanderbilt