Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Tokyo.Imagine a place where neon streetscapes give way to sacred green spaces and late-night karaoke singers share the stage with belly-slapping sumo wrestlers. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travellers and locals who havedined at Tsukiji Market, hopped on a river cruise in Nihombashi, and swooned ...

Dive headfirst into Okinawa & the Southwest Islands and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Okinawa & the Southwest Islands rewards curiosity - find sublime white-sand beaches alongside lush subtropical forests, and bustling street food markets en route to magnificent castles. Our on-the-ground experts have explored the 'phantom island' of Yurigahama, tasted locally cultivated Okinawan cuisines in Ogimi, and hiked through Yambaru Nat...

Dive headfirst into Tokyo and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Tokyo rewards curiosity - find soaring skyscrapers alongside secret street food joints, and tranquil gardens moments from bustling department stores. Our on-the-ground experts have slurped ramen at Takadanobaba, watched a kabuki performance at Kabuki-za, and strolled along the Meguro Riverside. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in...

"In an age when so much of our time is spent staring at screens, it is easy to understand why the warmth, intimacy and idiosyncrasies of hand craftsmanship should seem alluring…the term Mingei describes useful, unobtrusive, beautifully crafted objects." —Alice Rawsthorn, The New York TimesThe Mingei Folk Crafts movement, founded by philosopher and art historian Soetsu Yanagi and potters Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro in the early 20th century, cel...

An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance.Discover the simplicity and charm of traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls, known for their cylindrical shape and distinctive absence of arms and legs. Originally crafted as children's toys in Japan's Tohoku region, these dolls have evolved into sought-after collector's items, inspiring renowned architects and artists worldwide.In ...