Lifestyle Hotels rooted in the culture of the local community   The   SAPPORO and SHIBUYA STREAM HOTELS are marking their first year by...

One of Kamakura’s most iconic Buddhist temples, Hase-Dera, offers a trade exclusive insider tour by merry Monk, Misaka-san. Misaka-san...

Hiding in plain sight near the shores of Lake Ashi is arguably one of Japan’s most rewarding, but least well-known art museums. The...

Nozawaonsen is only known to most as a world-class ski resort set in a quaint rural village in the Japanese alps. But when the snow melts...

Led by local historian and Yokohama resident, Glenn Scoggins, this tour really gets beneath the surface of Yokohama and its central role...

Yokohama offers responsible travellers the perfect opportunity to immerse in the local culture and leave a positive footprint. In a day...

Our exclusive event for the best and brightest UK travel trade and media. members was held at Japan House, London. It featured Sake and...

The Language of Zen Gardens Award-winning garden designer and Kamakura resident, Saori Imoto will guide you through the beautiful natural...

The 100-kilometer Oni Trail follows ancient lore and oni (demon/ogre) legends across a variety of terrain with origins just north of...

The Yuzawa area, located in the South-East corner of Akita, is mainly known for its incredible volcanic landscapes and breath-taking...

Hakone is so much more than the place near Fuji, with the lake and the pirate ship. The Hakone that is dear to the heart of the Japanese...

Hanare is a delightful concept "Ryokan" nestled in Yanaka, a historical downtown district of Tokyo. The ethos is that the stay is all...

Why European Travellers want to Visit Japan Ask affluent travellers where they most want to visit and Japan is always in their top three...

“Modern Ryokan kishi-ke” embodies the Zen teaching of “chisoku” - the concept of finding mindful contentment and harmony with one’s lot...

Wanoi is an upscale concept “hotel” comprising three perfectly restored old buildings scattered around Kakunodate town. Wanoi - an...

Hishiya is a quaint little Ryokan in the ancient castle town of Fukuchiyama, in Kyoto prefecture. The driving ethos of the local owner is...

Kyoto by the Sea: Responsible Tourism for Ine Bay, one of Japan’s Most Beautiful Villages Kyoto by The Sea and Japan-san won a ‘One to...

How Japan can help you benefit from the UK’s Top Travel Trends Ask affluent travellers where they would most like to travel and Japan...

(link to PDF request at end of article) It’s probably no surprise that most of the awards for Responsible Travel go to destinations...

The hope of summer getaways is encouraging, as a majority of Europeans (56%) say they will go on holiday by the end of August 2021. Most...