SOUTH TAPANULI, Indonesia – Indonesian Reliwati Siregar gestured angrily at deforestation around her home on the island of Sumatra, where landslides and floods brought by a tropical storm killed more than 700... Read more »

Festive Dinner from Le Pristine Tokyo at Hotel Toranomon Hills By mid-December, Tokyo’s restaurants and hotels switch from their regular menus to once-a-year Christmas dinners built around wagyu, lobster, truffles and winter... Read more »

Survey creates map of what different parts of Japan call one of its favorite traditional desserts. Every region of Japan has its own local foods, either dishes or ingredients, that it’s particularly... Read more »

Staying connected during your trip to Japan is essential, but Japan has limited options for public internet access, and using roaming services may lead to unexpectedly high fees. Luckily, there are various... Read more »

The Nozomi Shinkansen (のぞみ, translates to “hope” or “wish”) is the fastest and most direct bullet train service on the Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. Operated by JR Central and JR... Read more »

The Hikari Shinkansen is one of the main bullet trains that runs on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen line, connecting Tokyo with cities like Kyoto, Osaka, and Okayama. This train service offers... Read more »

A look at upcoming exhibitions and art shows across Tokyo for the month of December. Whether you want to see some traditional Japanese art or a modern exhibit, here’s everything worth checking... Read more »

The cinema is an increasingly contested space. Who needs cinemas now that we have instant access to new releases, and can easily be introduced to cinematic classics via the abundance of streaming... Read more »

It’s not Turkish, and even the rice plays a minor role, but it’s a meal beloved by locals that always sees a clean plate at the end of the meal. Nagasaki, being... Read more »