A common question when traveling in Japan is whether a regional pass is better than the full national Japan Rail Pass. Choosing the right rail pass can make a big difference, and... Read more »

Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory. The Chinese government recently made a statement telling citizens not to travel to Japan,... Read more »

Japan’s love affair with night trains is about to get a stylish revival. JR East has confirmed plans to introduce a brand-new overnight sleeper express train in 2027, linking Tokyo with the... Read more »

Japanese cuisine has always revolved around shun (seasonality), and winter is the moment for deep broths, slow cooking and meals meant to warm the body from the inside. Ramen and tempura might... Read more »

Janu Tokyo was already an “it girl” when it opened in 2024. As the Aman’s sister brand and housed in the high-profile Azabudai Hills, the buzz was natural. I was curious, of... Read more »

The Great Fire of Meireki in 1657 was one of the worst disasters to ever hit Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The blaze destroyed 60% of the city, including the keep of Edo Castle,... Read more »

We assess the political fallout at one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist hotspots. On the evening of 26 November, the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo issued a call on social media for people to... Read more »

Despite clear evidence that plastic is clogging oceans and beaches and breaking down into microplastics that enter our bodies, humans are continuing to produce the material at accelerating rates. The result: Global... Read more »

From Godzilla to Demon Slayer, Japanese pop culture has a long history of reinventing millennia-old stories and legends for modern audiences. This very much includes the dark fantasy manga/anime Jujutsu Kaisen and... Read more »