BOARD A FAN.
ARRIVE AN OTAKU.
Fasten your seatbelts for an Otaku journey. Stories of fandom driven by ANA coming soon.
Off the Beaten Path in Japan
When you travel to a new country, do you prefer to see the main attractions, or seek out lesser-known hidden gems? Both are rewarding and both were on the itineraries for our ANA Ambassadors.
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.
Explore Legends and Lounging in Oita, Japan’s Famous Hot Springs
Imagine an itinerary dedicated to a deep soak. If a relaxing bath is your idea of paradise, head to Oita, a pristine region on Japan’s southernmost island, where hallowed waters from more than 4,000 hot springs flow into bubbling tubs facing views of verdant...
Naoshima: A Modern-Day Treasure Island
How about this for a tantalizing itinerary stop: a semi-secret “art island” filled with world-class modern masterpieces, many of them displayed in the dreamy structures of Japanese starchitect Tadao Ando. That mythical spot is called Naoshima, a five-mile island...
One Very Delicious Reason to Visit Sasebo ASAP
Some culinary-minded travelers visit Japan to slurp down all the hearty ramen noodles they can get their spoons on, or to sample the best cuts of sashimi on earth. Others hop on a daylong shinkansen ride from Tokyo to get a taste of a regional specialty in the...
Witness the Legendary Ama Sea Divers in Toba
Did you know that there are real-life “mermaids” in Japan who happen to be highly trained, deep sea shellfish hunters? While they don’t have the tails of a fish, the legendary ama divers of Toba, Japan in Central Japan — just a few hours from Nagoya, Osaka, or...
A Walk of Discovery Through Kyoto with Shino Takeda
Brooklyn-based ceramicist Shino Takeda grew up in Kyushu Island in southern Japan, where her mother, a collector of traditional Japanese ceramics, influenced her profoundly. “My parents named me Shino, after a centuries-old ceramics style,” she explains with a...
24 Hours of Non-Stop Music in Tokyo
Whether you’re obsessed with punk, hip hop or jazz, there’s a vibrant music scene to explore on your next trip to Tokyo. Tapping into live music — and local musicians’ favored haunts —takes you straight to the heart of the city’s electrifying artistic culture....
