Secrets of a Seasoned Traveler: An ANA Cabin Attendant Weighs In
If you’re looking for smart packing hacks or wondering how to make your Japan itinerary unforgettable, it helps to have a jet setter to ask. We tapped ANA’s Yumi Koda — who spent much of her career as a cabin attendant for the airline — for some of her favorite tricks...
Dive Into Anime — and Manga — on Your Trip to Japan
Even if you’re not a lifelong fan of anime (pronounced AHN-neh-may), you may have recently noticed that the graphic and colorful style of Japanese animation seems like it’s everywhere. From music videos to album covers, anime has skyrocketed in popularity. During your...
How Japan is Reinventing and Preserving the Ryokan Experience
In the era of capsule hotels, overnighting in a barely furnished pillbox may seem like the pinnacle of Japanese ingenuity: By sacrificing space, you’ll save a lot more on your budget for exploring. But you’re also sacrificing omotenashi, the gold standard of Japanese...