Celebrating the Holidays In Japan? Here’s What To Expect
Japan has no shortage of year-end traditions — but not all the ones you’re used to. On Christmas Day the banks and markets are all open, and people largely go about their regular routines. This isn’t to say, of course, that Christmas and New Year’s aren’t...
An ANA Pilot Shares His Top (Insider!) Spots To Visit in Japan
An ANA Pilot Shares His Top (Insider!) Spots To Visit in JapanWho better to ask than a seasoned traveler (aka an ANA pilot) when it comes to getting suggestions for fascinating places to check out in Japan? Here, Yuichi Nishiyama, a captain of one of ANA’s the...
12 Delicious Reasons To “Eat With the Seasons” in Japan
As a traveler, you’ll notice a reverence around the changing seasons that’s unique to Japan. The bursting of springtime cherry blossoms draws epic crowds...
What Is a Geisha, Anyway?
GaijinPot, a blog for newcomers to Japan, describes the main difference between Tokyo and Kyoto: “A lot of dreamers go to Tokyo to find success. Others choose Kyoto to live out their dreams.” And for many young Kyoto women interested in preserving Japanese culture,...
ANA’s New 777 Business Class Seat: Comfort By Design
A wide couch to sprawl out on with a book or enjoy a high-definition movie. Luxurious bedding to curl up in for a rejuvenating sleep on an expansive, flat bed. These are just a few highlights of the latest in business class comforts, all of which come to life with...
What’s on the Shelf? A Shopper’s Guide to Japanese Produce
A walk through a local outdoor market is a pathway into the heart of a town or city, and Japan is no exception. Tsukiji market in Tokyo and Nishiki market in Kyoto are two of the best-known options, with each offering a chance to mingle with locals, sample foods...
