Travel

More than 110 years after its creation in Germany, the future of Toshimaen's El Dorado merry-go-round now seems uncertain.

Travel has become about priceless experiences, and Luxurique goes the extra mile to fulfill requests, often involving hidden gems not on local radars.

Why do people visit destinations if not to experience local flavor, and who suffers the adverse consequences of tourism but those who live there?

Yuya Makino is spending the six-month winter season hunting for neutrinos in Antarctica.

The facility hopes to offer an escape from the realities of life amid the coronavirus pandemic.

What better way to beat the stay-at-home summer blues by experiencing the luxury of a hotel breakfast minus the hotel stay at The Tokyo Station Hotel’s sunlit guest lounge, The Atrium, until Aug. 31. The plan is limited to 10 people per day (¥5,380 per ...

Coronavirus international travel restrictions may have scuttled many a summer vacation plan, but there has never been a better time to embark on a domestic adventure and support local businesses. The Hokkaido town of Niseko, most famed for its snow-capped peaks and popularity as ...

Summer in Niseko has it all, with mild temperatures and low humidity, breathtaking scenery, amazing produce, activities at every turn and outstanding self-contained accommodations. The latter are ideal for family vacations, romantic sojourns, golf trips or spacious and solo workcations alike. Reaching the Niseko area, more ...

Autumn marks a sense of accomplishment for Niseko’s farming community. The district is renowned for its fertile landscape and nutrient-rich volcanic soil, which contributes to some of the best produce to be found in Japan. The Niseko Autumn Food Festival boasts a variety of dishes. A ...

Forget homemade brunches marked by lukewarm coffee and failed attempts at poached eggs. Start making weekends special again at the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, where fine dining chefs at Italian restaurant Piacere present a sumptuous, creative summer brunch menu served from noon to 2:30 p.m. ...

While the insects are flourishing, festival organizers pray for a return of festivities next year.