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Experience Japan From The Moment You Board
In Japan, hospitality is more than greeting guests and serving customers. It’s the dedication of the whole self to someone’s experience with no expectations or ulterior motives
What to Pack for a Trip to Japan
First-time visitor or long-time traveler, packing can be complicated. Does your itinerary have you spending time in the bustle of Tokyo or relaxing on the beaches of Okinawa?
A Foodie’s Guide to Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo
There are people who eat when traveling, and there are people who travel to eat. Ewa and Jeromy Ko of nom_life are the latter.
From Tokyo to Kyoto: Experience Japan’s Fashion and Beauty Scene
No two trips to Japan are the same — something style maven and travel connoisseur Jessica Clements knows firsthand. She’s been captivated by Japan’s beauty over numerous trips and is returning in anticipation of discovering more.
Discover the Extraordinary in Japan
Japan isn’t new to Karl Shakur, but the intrepid photographer and traveler knows there is more to explore. Thankfully, he has empty.japan to help him.
This Is Breakfast in Japan
It shouldn’t come as any surprise, but a traditional Japanese breakfast could not be more different from the Western coffee-and-pastry on the run. In fact, a visitor from overseas might think it looks and feels more like dinner. The first meal of the day in Japan...
VIDEO SERIES: Novelist John Burnham Schwartz Describes His Favorite Places in Kyoto
A source of endless creative inspiration, Japan has fueled the imagination of American novelist and screenwriter John Burnham Schwartz for decades. The author brings the country to life in two of his books, “Bicycle Days,” a coming-of-age story that reflects his...
Get Your Pop Culture Fix With These 6 Japanese TV Shows
You’re sure to spend plenty of time on your trip to Japan wandering shrines, museums and gardens, as well as queueing up at the latest ramen spot that’s all the rage. But if you want a quick fix of Japanese culture, particularly between visits to tourist sites, all...
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...
