Banking on the riverside alleyways of Komagata
Venerated establishments and new shops putting their own spin on traditional food and craft exist side by side in Tokyo's aquatic Komagata neighborhood.
Sometimes, "a ton of chocolate" isn't hyperbole. Running now until Dec. 26, ANA InterContinental Tokyo proudly presents Chocolate Sensation, a hotel-wide event celebrating cocoa-based culinary creativity; and to make sure there's enough to go around, the hotel has procured multiple chocolate shipments that together ...
Mount Ontake: Four years after its deadly eruption
Four years after its unexpected eruption, Mount Ontake's scenic hiking trails and summit are once again open for hikers. But will that be enough to bring back visitors?
Terrifying Halloween teatime sure to scare The Conrad Tokyo invites guests to an "Otona (adult's) Halloween Afternoon Tea: Glamorous Haunted Hotel" at the bar lounge TwentyEight, through Oct. 31. The luxurious bar on the 28th floor charms guests with scarily cute, sweet and savory treats such ...
The sky’s no limit for far-flung motorbike touring in Hokkaido
Two humans, one motorcycle and seven days of travel on Hokkaido's open roads.
The Hyatt Regency Tokyo is holding its popular French desserts event, the Gilles Marchal Fair, until Nov. 18. Featuring the world-famous pastry chef known for his exquisite madeleines and financiers, the hotel's cafe, lounge and pastry shop offers a delightful course menu, an afternoon tea ...
Stoke the flames of tradition on Shimane’s ‘Iron Road’
Shimane Prefecture is an under-discovered wealth of history, natural beauty and high-quality artisan crafts — such as katana-quality steel. On this drive-yourself adventure step straight into Irontown and immerse yourself in the history and culture of tatara steel production.
The Royal Park Hotel's 30th anniversary is just around the corner; to get ahead of the curve, they've teamed up with one of Nihonbashi's oldest and most well-regarded confectioners to produce a celebratory parfait of absolute decadence. Available for ¥1,425, the Anmitsu Parfait can be ...
When planning a weekend in Tokyo, be ready to accept defeat: It is simply not possible to see everything. Tokyo remains the largest city on the planet with a metropolitan area that is home to some 38 million people. It is defined by this vast ...
Touring Tokyo is about to get a lot easier. On Dec. 14, floors 4-13 of Hulic Square Tokyo will collectively open as the new flagship location for Hulic's luxury hotel series. Dubbed The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic, the soon-to-open hotel faces one of Ginza's ...
The Tango Peninsula: A grand day out for the geologically inclined
The remote Tango Peninsula might be off the typical traveler's itinerary for Kyoto Prefecture, but its scenic views, unique geological formations and stunning coastline make this "Kyoto by the Sea" a worthwhile trip.
Mount Fuji: Cycling sea to summit for sunrise
Mount Fuji is trying to break me, one hairpin turn at a time. My bike groans with the strain of each pedal stroke and a fine drizzle coalesces into rivulets that run down my skin, cutting a path through the grime of the previous ...
