Japan’s rural inns offer far more than a bed for the night—they’re an immersion into the heart of Japanese hospitality, culture, and cuisine. On a recent walking tour through the Kunisaki Peninsula ...

There’s something magical about the first time you experience a place you’ve always dreamed of visiting. For me, that place was Japan, a bucket list destination that had been calling my name for years ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Gross is a seasoned travel journalist based in Beaufort, SC. Mar 04, 2024, 03:34pm EST With 23 hotels and resorts in 18 ...

A rapid tourism recovery in Japan, bolstered by the return of Chinese visitors, and the highest level of inflation in four decades are fueling a boom in hotel investment in the island nation. Foreign ...

Upon arrival at Japan’s Henn na Hotel, you are greeted by a pair of receptionists nodding from behind the front desk as you check in at a tablet. A quiet grace emanates from their serene smiles, ...

Tokyo is bracing for an influx of 40 million visitors in 2025—a surge that eclipses even its own lofty past benchmarks. In a metropolis where centuries-old shrines abut A.I.-charged vending machines, ...

Perched along the scenic coastline of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, the Taro Kanko Hotel once stood as a symbol of hospitality, offering guests views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Sannoiwa Rocks.

The ‘art island’ of Naoshima, on the Seto Inland Sea, draws crowds for its pumpkin sculpture by Yayoi Kusama, the Benesse House Museum and installations set in historic homes. Accommodation struggles ...

The season of all things pretty and pink is upon us. In an effort to give visitors and locals a chance to map out their sakura (cherry blossom) plans, a Cherry Blossom Watch forecast was released last ...

Japan's beauty is drawing overwhelming crowds. Popular destinations including Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and even Nara and Kanazawa are experiencing unprecedented overtourism. Fortunately for travelers, ...

A hotel in the Japanese city of Kyoto allegedly canceled an Israeli tourist’s reservation because of “war crimes,” drawing criticism from local officials who said it violated regulations. The tourist ...