In-depth guides, local insights, and practical tips from our team on the ground in Japan.
In this article: Introduction Arashiyama sits at the western edge of Kyoto, where the Oi River bends through a forested valley and...
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In this article: Introduction Nishiki Market — Kyoto’s “kitchen” — has been feeding the city for 400 years. The covered shopping arcade...
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In this article: Introduction Meiji Shrine sits inside 70 hectares of forested land in the middle of central Tokyo — 100,000 trees,...
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In this article: Introduction Kyoto’s food culture operates on a different set of principles than Tokyo’s. Where Tokyo eats boldly — rich...
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In this article: Introduction Shinjuku at night is genuinely unlike anything else. The neon density, the layering of entertainment zones across a...
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In this article: Introduction Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest surviving commercial neighborhood. The streets around Senso-ji temple have been feeding visitors since the...
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In this article: Introduction The inner fish market moved to Toyosu in 2018. Tsukiji lost its tuna auction, its wholesale operation, its...
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In this article: Introduction Kyoto has a tourist infrastructure problem. The city attracts 50 million visitors annually, concentrated into a relatively small...
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In this article: Introduction Tokyo is the most navigable major city in the world for independent travelers. The trains run to the...
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