For Outdoor Adventure Near Tokyo, Head to Hakone
There’s no denying Tokyo’s electrifying appeal, yet with so much to discover just outside the bustle of the capital, a refreshing change of pace is never far. With ANA’s nonstop flights to Tokyo from cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, nature hikes,...
Why Okinawa Needs to be Your Next Scuba Diving Destination
When you think of scuba diving hot spots, Japan might not be the first place that comes to mind. But with its subtropical climate and vast marine life, the entire archipelago offers an undiscovered series of diving gems. Well, undiscovered for tourists, that is. Scuba...
4 Mouthwatering Reasons to Chase Down Chocolate on Your Next Tokyo Trip
Craft chocolate-making has captured the hearts — and taste buds — of Japanese foodies. Much like Japan’s artisanal coffee movement, this new wave of chocolate makers focuses on the origins of ingredients, working directly with farmers to select the very best,...
Fine-Jewelry Designer Temple St. Clair Shares Her Go-To Tokyo Spots
Temple St. Clair remembers her first trip to Japan in the early 1980s with the sort of reverent tone that artists save for their greatest sources of inspiration: “I first went there on a family trip,” she explains, “and it was love at first sight.” The New York-based...