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The 2003 film Lost in Translation, by Sophia Coppola, was for many the first chance to see beyond Tokyo's historic temples and sushi to the modern, pulsating metropolis it is today. But don't think that the temples and sushi stands have gone away. This is a city of old and new, where opposites attract and new trends come and go like the tide, but history and tradition continue to be held in utmost respect.
Tokyo Hotels
When land prices plummeted following the collapse of the asset-inflated "bubble" economy of the late '90s, Tokyo's developers seized the chance to construct...read more
Tokyo Restaurants
Though Tokyo is still stubbornly provincial in many ways, whatever the rest of the world has pronounced good in the realm of dining had made its way here...read more
Things To Do in Tokyo
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Tokyo Experiences
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At 3,376 meters, Mt. Fuji's the nation's highest peak. It's also one of Japan's most famous symbols and is a common point of inspiration for artists... Read more
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Wining and dining, cocktails with class, the sultry sounds of jazz, other live performances, or clubbing and carousing—you'll find it all... Read more
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The ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, offers rooms outfitted with Japanese-style interiors, such as tatami flooring and paper (shoji) blinds... Read more
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Most often walled off from the outside world, a ryotei is like a villa that has been divided into several small, private dining rooms. These... Read more
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There's no taboo against slurping your noodle soup, though women are generally less boisterous about it than men.... Read more
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The basic formula for a traditional Japanese meal is deceptively simple. It starts with soup, followed by raw fish, then the entrée (grilled... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
March's earthquake and resulting tsunami caused massive destruction along the coast of north-eastern Honshu Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Many airlines have announced low-to-no-fee travel waivers, re-booking, or cancellation options in the Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
At 2:46pm local time, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan. "The Ring of Fire" is unfortunately living Read more
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Last week the Smith family did a classic roadtrip in the Chubu region of central Honshu. Read more
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