Lonely Planet Bucket List: “Best Experiences” in Japan—and the World
Lonely Planet names Japan’s traditional ryokan stays as one of the world’s best travel experiences, celebrating culture, relaxation, and global adventure.
Tokyo-Yokohama: World’s Second Most Innovative Cluster in 2025
The Tokyo-Yokohama cluster beat San Jose-San Francisco to rank second behind Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou in the 18th Global Innovation Index (GII), which measures innovation performance of 140 economies and reveals the top 100 innovation clusters. Just outside the top ten is Osaka–Kobe–Kyoto and Nagoya at 28th, while Japan ranked 12th in the GII’s 100 Most Innovative Economies, just…
How Does Japan Rank in Global Innovation?
Japan is placed 13th among the 133 economies featured in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII).
Best Places for Western Breakfasts in Tokyo
It’s no secret that Tokyo has many great bars and izakaya to visit after work, but when you have a free morning and are craving a hearty American, Australian, or European-style breakfast, your options may not be as plentiful. Here’s our list of spots where you can do just that.