Pirates, Monks, and Deer: The Fascinating Stories Behind Asia’s Former Capital Cities
Relive some pretty interesting glory days.
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The Biggest New Reason to Travel to Japan Is a Giant Robot
Can we interest you in a 60-foot-tall Gundam robot that walks and moves?
This Japanese New Year’s Ritual Is the Fresh Start We All Desperately Need
Those tired resolutions that fade by February are no match for the dumpster fire of the last year. Ditch them, because there couldn’t be a better time for Japan’s Oosouji—the Big Cleaning. The Japanese believe that taking unresolved baggage into a new year is unlucky, whether it’s literal clutter, unfinished business, or damaging thoughts. So … Continued
How Japan Uses Architecture to Trap Deadly Ghosts
How Japan uses architecture to trap deadly ghosts.
How Solo Female Travelers Can Prepare for When the—Ahem—Hits the Fan (Literally)
“I’d only been in Tokyo for 24 hours, and already I was contemplating whether I’d make it out alive.”
Pirates! Murderers! Ghosts! Asia’s 10 Most Incredible Citadels House Strange Pasts
These citadels have quite a history.
15 Hello Kitty-Themed Attractions That Are Cute Cat Overload
Hello Kitty fans, put these adorable Sanrio cafes, hotels, and theme parks on your bucket list.
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tokyo From the Comfort of Your Home
Bring the food, culture, and even the nightlife of Japan’s capital home.
What Happens to Tokyo Now That the Olympics Are Postponed?
How postponing the Olympics to 2021 is impacting Japan’s tourism industry.
This Hotel Room Is $1 a Night, but There’s a Catch (and It’s Worse Than You Think)
I have one word for you right now: Yikes!