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.
A Fashion Chat With a Harajuku Girl
A Fashion Chat With a Harajuku GirlTokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood has nurtured its own sense of whimsy and freedom since the late 1980s and 1990s, when it became a mecca for inventive street culture and colorful, offbeat fashion styles. One of the first boutiques to...
Calling all Coffee Lovers. Here are 10 Coffee Shops in Tokyo you Shouldn’t Miss!
As most of you know, I can’t resist a great coffee shop, and during my recent trip to Japan with All Nippon Airways (ANA), I discovered some incredibly unique and special coffee shops in Tokyo.
Spotted! Finding Yayoi Kusama’s Art in Japan
Maybe you’ve seen her work installed in London’s Tate Modern, Paris’s Pompidou Center, Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory or your local museum. Or clicked on a viral Instagram post from one of her infinity rooms, mirrored walls reflecting color and light into the abyss....
How to Fight Jet Lag: An Expert Weighs In
Some travelers hesitate to travel long distances, fearing that the jet lag will be intolerable. But avoiding those extended journeys also means missing out on some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
Stimulate the Senses: Forest Bathing in Amami-Ōshima
There is something in nature that can make us happy that is separate from the happiness we get from other things, like friends, or family, or music,” writes Dr. Qing Li, author of “Forest Bathing” and a leading...
Cold-Weather Destinations in Japan — And What Makes Them Special
With its warm summers, stunning fall foliage and world-renowned cherry blossoms in springtime, a trip to Japan is a visual feast — and that includes during the winter months, too. An underrated travel season, winter in Japan brings with it an exhilarating list of...