Making the right connections: Tokyo train system (Part Two)
This system is pure Japanese ingenuity, and it takes you to and from each of Tokyo’s many unique attractions, just beyond the exit gates.
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Making the Right Connections: Tokyo’s Train System (Part One)
Tokyo’s train system is the pulse of the city and the gateway to a broader series on accessible places to explore in and around the capital.
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Issa-an and Sencha: Discovering Matcha’s Spiritual Sibling in Osaka With Gold-Guide
Discover another side of Japan’s tea culture in Osaka. At Issa-an, a serene tea space guided by Gold-Guide interpreters, guests can experience the refined art of sencha while exploring the traditions, philosophy and quiet beauty that surround it.
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Dark Tourism: Japan’s First Luxury Hotel in a Former Prison
Hoshinoya Nara Prison stands as Japan’s first luxury hotel housed in an Important Cultural Property of historical significance.
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Halal-Friendly Hotels and Ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen and Toyooka
Toyooka City is expanding Halal-friendly hospitality across Kinosaki Onsen, Kannabe Highlands and Takeno Beach to welcome Muslim travelers with comfort and care.
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Snow, Silence and Tatami: Japan’s Most Beautiful Winter Ryokan
A curated journey through Japan’s most beautiful winter ryokan, where snow, silence and steaming onsen define the season’s quiet luxury.
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If it Looks and Tastes Like a Duck, it Must be Ibaraki’s Kamo Cuisine
A winter journey through Ibaraki reveals a rich culinary heritage centered on wild Ibaraki duck, where traditional hunting practices meet refined regional cuisine.
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National Geographic’s Top Immersive Travel Adventures for 2026
Japan earns two spots on National Geographic’s 2026 immersive travel list, highlighting forest bathing in the Kii Peninsula and cultural immersion through language learning in Okinawa.
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BBC Names Ishikawa Among 20 Best Places to Travel in 2026
The BBC has named Ishikawa Prefecture among the world’s 20 best places to travel in 2026, highlighting its crafts, cuisine, and community-led recovery.
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Gourmet Travel in Tattoo-friendly Kinosaki Onsen
From world-class Tajima Beef to winter snow crab and tattoo-friendly hot springs, Kinosaki Onsen offers a gourmet travel experience rooted in tradition, sustainability and regional flavor.
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Japanese Passport Ranks 3rd for Visa-Free Travel
Japan remains one of the world’s most powerful passports, ranking third globally for visa-free travel despite shifting geopolitical and economic headwinds.
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Most Beautiful Winter Destinations in Japan
These are destinations worth adding to your list when planning a winter trip in search of Japan’s most magical winter scenery.
