BOARD A FAN.
ARRIVE AN OTAKU.
Fasten your seatbelts for an Otaku journey. Stories of fandom driven by ANA coming soon.
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.
Yes, You Can Try Some of the World’s Best Italian Food in Japan
At first glance, Japanese and Italian foods are wildly different. Yet the two cuisines actually share certain key similarities: both value high-quality, seasonal ingredients, simplicity and kitchen fundamentals — especially impeccable knife skills. With this in...
A Buyer’s Guide to the Coolest Bento Gear
Cute, compact and customizable, the Japanese bento box is quickly becoming a lunchtime darling all over the world. With origins dating back a thousand years, the bento box is a style of Japanese lunch container that holds individually portioned, ready-to-eat foods....
Tokyo’s Metro Soundscape
Did you know that each station stop along Tokyo’s looping Yamanote train line plays its own unique departure melody? On this...
Exploring Tokyo’s Dynamic Art Scene With Steve Aoki
World-famous musician and DJ Steve Aoki has always had a passion for art, from his younger days designing t-shirts to his college years producing “do-it-yourself” records. Now, when he’s not commanding crowds in sold-out stadium shows, he spends his time...
Beyond Sushi: A Guide to Eating Like a Local in Japan
Did you know that for most Japanese people, a sushi meal is typically saved for special occasions? The country’s cuisine is wide and varied and goes far beyond raw fish, with various geographical areas adding their own special signature flavors to classic dishes....
Off the Beaten Path: Hidden Tokyo
Once you’ve been to Tokyo, you’ll want to come back for more. The ever-evolving cityscape offers endless opportunity for exploration. Hidden gems, known as anaba in Japanese, make wandering Japan’s capital a constant adventure. Read on for a handful of Tokyo’s...
